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Method Man Denies Assaulting Daughter’s Ex-boyfriend at Crunch Fitness

Sources claim the person Method Man allegedly punched was his daughter’s old boyfriend.

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Method Man is facing some new assault allegations and is denying all of them.

According to the New York Post, law enforcement sources reported that the Wu-Tang Clan rapper Method Man—real name Clifford Smith—was involved in an assault at a Staten Island Crunch Fitness gym.

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Allegedly, Method Man repeatedly punched 28-year-old Patrick Sokoyoa seven times in the face “with a closed fist.” Sokoyoa reportedly refused medical attention after the alleged incident, and Method Man was not arrested. However, a complaint was filed with the NYPD.

Method Man Allegedly Assaults Man at Crunch Fitness

Sources say that Sokoyoa was a “family friend” who dated Method Man’s daughter over a decade ago.

A representative for Method Man has since spoken with the Post, stating: “Mr. Smith categorically denies the allegations as reported and has not been the subject of an arrest by any law enforcement agency.”