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Mar 2024
2h 17m

Method Man Reveals ‘The Wire’ Origin Sto...

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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!






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