Method Man Biography

Fast Facts

• His 1995 collaboration with Mary J․ Blige, "I'll Be There For You/You're All I Need to Get By," reached No․ 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No․ 1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles
• Once helped distribute more than 100 turkeys to needy families and signed autographs with Redman in support of the organization Food for Survival
• Was named one of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time by The Source magazine in 2012
• His first acting role came in a 1997 episode of "Martin․"
• After developing an interest in music and poetry at a young age, Method Man's prominence grew after releasing his debut album with Wu-Tang Clan, 1993's "Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chapters․"
• Also frequently collaborates with fellow rapper and actor Redman
• Best known as a hip hop recording artist and producer who is a member of the Wu-Tang Clan
• Played Silas P․ Silas in "How High," Melvin "Cheese" Wagstaff in "The Wire," and Percy in "The Wackness," among others
• Released a series of graphic novels based on the Wu-Tang Clan