Method Man Reveals ‘The Wire’ Origin Story, Jay-Z & DMX Stories, Team USA Rap Comps & More

Rap legend Method Man spent some time in Brooklyn with the guys to share untold stories about touring with DMX and Jay-Z, how a missed audition led to his classic Wire character, as well as how he’s been able to navigate for over two decades in Hollywood. Tap In!

0:00 – Intro

3:35 – Meth Connecting with Younger Generation

7:00 – Meth on Power Book II Role

9:21 – Origins of Meth’s ‘The Wire’ Character: ‘Cheese’

16:06 – Love for the Anti-Hero in Jim & TV

25:25 – Carmelo’s Acting on ‘Sons of Anarchy’

28:23 – Melo on the Difficulties of Acting

29:20 – Melo’s Dream Role & Movie Goals

30:33 – Meth on Problems in Hollywood for Black Creatives

39:15 – Why Method Man Decided to Pursue Acting Full-Time

44:20 – Method Man’s Dream Role

50:20 – Method Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

57:19 – Rap Still A ‘Young Person’s Game’?

1:11:11 – Method Man’s Favorite Duo

1:18:55 – How Method Man Battled Depression

1:35:20 – Going on Tour with DMX & Jay-Z

1:45:00 – Melo on Superstars of ’08 Redeem Team

1:52:10 – The Kid Mero Story of First Meeting Method Man

1:54:34 – FWIorFOH

2:13:05 – Outro