An investigation revealed that Method Man, whose real name is Clifford Smith, was actually hit first during the fight that broke out with Patrick Sokoya, 28, at a Crunch Fitness gym, according to ...

Clifford Smith, who joined the city of Sarasota as historic preservation planner in 2007, died late last year.

Hempstead, Long Island-born Method Man, 53, whose real name is Clifford Smith, allegedly punched Patrick Sokoya, 28, in the face seven times “with a closed fist,” the sources said. The alleged ...

Method Man (real name Clifford Smith) has denied recent allegations of assault. A report published by the New York Post on Thursday (January 16) claimed the Wu-Tang Clan legend punched a 28-year ...

whose legal name is Clifford Smith, Jr., wrote in an email to USA TODAY Thursday. The New York Police Department also confirmed to USA TODAY via email Friday that there was no arrest report for ...