Originally posted on October 22, 2020 @ 3:33 pm
Clifford Smith Jr. is an American Rapper, Song-writer, Actor, and a Producer, best known by his stage name, Method Man. Clifford Smith Jr. is part of the Method Man and Redman duo. He is also a member of the “Wu-Tang Clan,” a hip pip group formed in the 90s.
Method man received a Best Rap Performance Award during a Grammy Awards in 1996. This award was thanks to his song with Mary J Blige, “I’ll be there for you.”
The Grammy award winner has appeared in films like How High (2001), Venom (2005), Shaft (2019), etc. Find out more about his net worth.
Net Worth and Income Sources.
Method man’s main source of income comes from his music and career as an actor. So far, he has already sold more than forty million copies globally as a group member and a solo artist.
Besides having a successful music career, Clifford also enjoyed moderate success in the movie industry, appearing in over twenty films. Today, Method man’s net worth stands at $14 million.
Method man also makes money from Merchandise he sells on his website and during concerts. In addition to that, he also benefits from the Wu-Tang Family, who happens to run a clothing company.
He has also had several endorsements with brands that are interested in getting into the hip-hop market. Additionally, Method Man has worked with brands such as Adidas, Avirex, Eyehunee, and BlazeNow.
Did you know that Method man has also made several appearances in TV Commercials? He has appeared in Right Guard Deodorant, St. Ides Special Brew, and Wu Wear. Commercial actors are known to make $57K-$85K a year.
House, Cars, Properties, Lifestyle.
According to research done, Method man currently lives in Staten Island, New York, with his family. The Grammy Award winner is quite secretive when it comes to his private life.
He has been spotted with cars like Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon, Toyota 4 Runner, and a Mercedes 2003 SL 55AMG. There were rumors that Method man sold his Lincoln Navigator, which was worth $70K. According to various sources, he had to pay more than $50,000 for income taxes that he owed.
Career Highlights.
Method man used to be a prominent member of his long-life group, Wu-Tang Clan. During their first debut, he got a solo song, “Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers (1993).
In 1995, he collaborated with Redman, releasing the song, “How High.” After the duo succeeded, it paved the way for other collaborations. In the same year, he released the single, ‘The Ridler, ‘ which was part of Batman Forever Soundtrack.
Method man began his acting career in the late90s. His first movie was “The Film” in 1995, where he played himself. He got his big role when he was cast to play the role of Shameek in the film, Belly (1998).
Method man continued receiving several roles in well-known movies and TV shows such as Trainwreck, The Cobbler, The Wire, Method &Red, Teenage Bounty Hunters, etc.