Anecdotes

Was an avid lacrosse player growing up.

Was considered for the role of Jango Fett in Star wars: Episode II - L'attaque des clones (2002).

Announced he will star in the sequel to How High alongside Redman.

At almost 6' 4", he's the tallest member of the Wu Tang Clan.

Was named Method Man by Wu-Tang producer RZA after the film Xiao zi ming da (1979). The word "Method" was also slang for weed in their neighborhood.

Grew up in Staten Island's Park Hill projects. Has two sisters, Terri and Missy. Is a Comic Book Fanatic.

He is a big fan of actor Eric Bana, Ben Kingsley, and Harrison Ford.

Used to live in Hempstead, Long Island, before he moved to Staten Island in the late 1980s. He gives a shout-out to his old town on his "Judgement Day" album.

Lives still with family in Staten Island.

In 2010 released a collaboration album with fellow wutang members Ghostface Killah and Raekwon called Wu-Massacre.

Often works with rapper Redman.

Member of the rap group Wu-Tang Clan.

Has two children: a son (b. 1997) and a daughter (b. 1998).

Considers his third solo album "Tical 0: The Prequel" to be his weakest album due to management problems.

Joined the Nation of Gods & Earths (also known as the Five Percent Nation of Islam) and changed his name to Shaquan God Allah.

Signed to Def Jam, though as part of a group, did work with many different labels, as well.

After releasing his album "4:21", declared his next album "Crystal Method" to be his last before potentially retiring as a solo artist.

Friends with Snoop Dogg.

"Blackout 2" was released ten years after original "Blackout" album.