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!
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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 Film & 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