Method Man, born Clifford Smith, has denied allegations of assault that were reported by the New York Post on January 16. A representative for the Wu-Tang Clan rapper clarified to Billboard, stating, “Mr. Smith categorically denies the allegations as reported and has not been the subject of an arrest by any law enforcement agency.”

Method Man has denied allegations of assault at a gym in Staten Island as reported by the New York Post on Thursday (Jan. 16). A rep for Meth - born Clifford Smith - tells Billboard: "Mr. Smith categorically denies the allegations as reported and has not been the subject of an arrest by any law enforcement agency.