Method Man, one-part of Staten Island's most famous rap group, denied allegations of a gym brawl in the borough.

Legendary rapper and entertainer Method Man of the famed Wu-Tang Clan will not be charged after reports a man accused the hip-hop icon of assaulting him at a Crunch Fitness on Staten Island, the

Method Man was allegedly involved in an assault at a Crunch Fitness location in Staten Island, according to the New York Post. The Wu-Tang member, real name Clifford Smith, allegedly punched Patrick Sokoya,

Method Man, born Clifford Smith, has denied allegations of assault that were reported by the New York Post on January 16. A representative for the Wu-Tang Clan rapper clarified to Billboard, stating, “Mr. Smith categorically denies the allegations as reported and has not been the subject of an arrest by any law enforcement agency.”

What started as a routine day at a Staten Island Crunch Fitness facility has evolved into a complex legal situation involving one of hip-hop’s most respected figures. Method Man, born Clifford Smith Jr.