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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices