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.

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.

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.

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.

FreeMethodMan trended as jokes flew about reports that Method Man gave his daughter's ex a Crunch Fitness fade, which the rapper denies.

An ex-boyfriend of Method Man's daughter says the rapper beat him up at a New York gym on Monday. Patrick Sokoya, 28, told the NYPD that Method Man, real name Clifford Smith, punched him seven times with a closed fist at Crunch Fitness gym on Staten Island,