On January 16, the New York Post published a piece alleging Method Man was arrested in Staten Island after assaulting his daughter, real name Cheyenne Smith’s supposed ex-boyfriend Patrick Sokoya at a Crunch Fitness gym. However, in a statement published by AllHipHop, Method Man vehemently denied the claim.

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

The New York Police Department’s involvement in the case has remained measured, with no immediate arrests made following the incident. This development has raised questions about the nature and validity of the allegations. Smith’s representatives have maintained his innocence, emphasizing the absence of any law enforcement action as significant.