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.

On January 16, the New York Post published a piece alleging Method Man was arrested in Staten Island after assaulting his daughter, real name Cheyenne Smith’s supposed ex-boyfriend Patrick Sokoya at a Crunch Fitness gym. However, in a statement published by AllHipHop, Method Man vehemently denied the claim.

The alleged assault was the result of a relationship the alleged 28-year-old victim had with the rapper’s daughter.

The legendary Wu-Tang Clan member stands accused of assaulting a man at a Crunch Fitness gym in Staten Island. The alleged incident, which was reported by law enforcement sources, stems from a man’s connection to his daughter, Cheyenne Smith.

Get the latest updates on the Method Man assault allegations. Find out what happened at the gym in New York and the rapper's response.

Smith was accused of punching Sokoya seven times in the face during the melee, according to the sources. The alleged altercation was the result of a relationship Sokoya had with t

A DCPI spokesperson confirmed to Complex that the rapper was not arrested in connection to the alleged incident.

Wu-Tang Clan rapper Method Man (real name Clifford Smith) was reportedly involved in an assault at a Staten Island Crunch Fitness gym, law enforcement sources told the New York Post. He is accused of having punched Patrick Sokoyoa,

Method Man Denies Report of Punching Daughter's Ex-BF Outside Staten Island Gym | Method Man is calling cap on reports that he beat his daughter's ex at a gym in Staten Island.

Legendary rapper and actor Method Man, a prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan, was reportedly involved in an alleged altercation at a Crunch Fitness gym in Staten Island, according to law enforcement sources.

Rapper and actor Method Man accused of assaulting a family friend at a Crunch Fitness location on Staten Island.