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

[@makeyourownbiscuits]

This wasn’t an interview this a few homies chilling and catching up with each other and it makes for the best content.

[@christopherbrown7871]

That would be the craziest podcast out there💯

[@user-nd9zq6rl1j]

Damn right first time watching it big fan of melo and Mef just seeing them on anything I'm supporting old or new

[@canovergara8025]

Right here,😂

[@biggiepoppa6960]

@@user-nd9zq6rl1jyuyyyyyyyyyyylyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@biggiepoppa6960]

Trt

[@phuntsokphotography]

Who else came in just to hear X segment. It’s crazy how many don’t bring up X when talking about all time greats. People seem to forget that X was bigger than Jay at one point. RIP X

[@theonewhoisbetterthanyou3570]

Here to hear all of it. The Hard Knock Life Tour story co-signed what Jigga said is dope though.

[@Jay62812]

Omfg everybody who knows about x knows how big he was stop tryna act like x wasn’t getting appreciated.

[@phuntsokphotography]

@@Jay62812 not from kids who were born in late 90s-present moment.

[@edwinrodriguez7933]

🗣️🗣️Say It Louder For The Nigggzz In The Back!! 🙏🏽R.I.P. Dark Man X🙏🏽

[@Cantstopfactsbruh]

LMAO

[@trueempire8948]

Method Man is one of the greatest rappers of all time in my opinion.

[@djt7169]

Absolutely

[@carlossantos1784]

Definitely 💯

[@extracurricularshit]

In my top 5 of all time, idc what anyone says

[@413slim]

He is great. But to me he is 3rd in Wu. Rae and Ghost before Mef

[@melany_7melania]

One of my favorites

[@Bkjohnny5]

This 7pm in Brooklyn is getting better every episode ‼️‼️

[@pagola]

Why did he say "saying son" is ignorance yet he says it all the time?

[@KasanovaKee325]

@@pagolaHabit.

[@shawnharden4742]

I just posed that on fb

[@bhaysmithbs]

Dope to hear Meth give Bone the credit of the Midwest starting on.

[@OgunPleas]

lol stop it

[@kofibaraka]

Damn, I wish Method Man was Really part of the podcast. It brings a crazy balance. Street basketball star, street rapper/actor, street regular guy/comic/host. Also, the sneaker game was on point. Salute.

[@NFOREVER3]

Definitely could watch them daily!!!

[@justinlatorre5502]

When melo said he wanted to play a young lord that went over heads 🔥🔥🔥

[@BlackDotLiving]

No lie Melo and Mero is the duo we needed that we didn’t know we needed much respect ✊

[@kanokadafi]

who else gave it the thumbs up before it even airs! lol

[@jessecrum4361]

pure NY 🗽

[@descendantofchaoscontrover7046]

I literally just did after seeing this on my Facebook timeline

[@jrob4795]

Every time.

[@Cantstopfactsbruh]

Glazers?

[@shanesessions5223]

I did, I gave you one too (PAUSE)

[@Dray_3stacks]

Method Man…. Melo x Mero yall guest have been 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 already know this episode gonna be 🔥

[@minto9933]

This is one of the best hip hop artist interviews I've watched. Meth really hits the mark, great organic interview setting. Carmelo and Mero are great at making the guest feel at ease and give them time to express and be natural.

[@B2twenty]

Mero so underrated for his role in the show

[@IDRINKROSET]

hes the pass first pg that bust out the Kyrie dribble package when he needs to (pardon the left)😂😂

[@DMVCleaningGuy]

@@IDRINKROSETfacts 😂

[@DMVCleaningGuy]

He def earned his White Hat on the show 💪🏾💯

[@marquellmartin1287]

If you say so.

[@asgasg23]

... Y'all need to see more than just the Optometrist and ENT if you think mero is anything but awful.

[@413slim]

Meth ain't lying about X. When that build up start on the intro to its dark and hell is hot you knew X was different. First time I heard X was just on a hook on harlem world and I instantly knew he was a star

[@YungGreazyBoi]

Mase featuring Lox, Black Rob and X?

[@413slim]

@YungGreazyBoi No. Take what's yours. It's like track 3 but he only did the hook. But X voice was so unique I knew his rhymes had to be sick

[@smittyl4467]

Take what's yours...is the song, I bump that shit all the time.

[@Tykillzem1]

"Niggas wanna shout, Imma make noise.." I remember that

[@cactusjack2264]

Meth so good at conversations and storytelling that I think he should have his own podcast. It would be one of the best on KZbin for sure.

[@antoniovega1397]

I need Meth to make a podcast! This man got so many stories and he always keeps it 1000

[@bjackson1904]

No lie…this is my first time watching & I only tuned in because of Method Man. Great stories. Loved the show! Will definitely tune in again.

[@MrRed-yj3my]

The BEST episode EVER! Flawless energy throughout the “interview”, Meth and Melo are the chillest brothers ever. Mero’s energy and irritating laugh put the cherry on top. Dope!!

[@Jetplizzle]

Method Man as Blue Marvel would go crazy🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@S.B.S.STUDIO]

Now thatz BIG FACTZ ,

[@surferbum618]

Meth needs to be studied for real. How can one person be apart of so much legendary shit, crazy.

[@nikkie_a]

This

[@BIGSERBS]

Method Man is a dope actor hope to see his character go out with a bang in Ghost!

[@ericdoug7995]

Great conversation, Method Man is a real one 🔥

[@camirrahcharles2493]

It was a delight to see all of them talking, vibing, and enjoying each others company.

[@melanatedmycelium1]

Meth has done a loooot of movies. I remember every independent film I in the 2010’s, he popped up randomly. He’s definitely put in the work.

[@espectrodelayautja6320]

This was cold and comfortable. Good shit.

[@BATTLERAPTRAP]

I'm 21 minutes in n this is already the best method man interview I seen..I'm excited to see what else is discussed

[@jarrellmason9080]

Y'all keep applying pressure with the interviews. This one is top 5.

[@lawrence.peoples]

Kobe was that structured “old head,” even though he wasn’t old. But he’d been in the game for a minute and had reached his prime. Kobe wasn’t trying to lose either.

[@javiswalker7728]

Why this just felt like we was all apart of a home boys having a usual conversation 😂😂

[@TheKiddballer21]

Salute to the production team. The set is beautiful and each shot has personality. Also having the mics he that far from the person speaking while still sounding like its right in their face. I love it

[@dtuitt79]

The fact that Meth isn't consistently in the top 5 conversations makes him the most underrated Emcee of all time.

[@lilyawkjav]

meth isnt top 5.......

[@lilyawkjav]

he good but not top 5

[@dtuitt79]

@@lilyawkjav name 4 emcees that have been in the game as long as he has & still spits fire like they did when they 1st started. I know he doesn't have the numbers, but lyrically, there's not too many that are better.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Method Man is hilarious. I can relate to what he said about job interviews and applying for the job. Never knew about what he said in regards to DMX.

[@stevenkinsey9196]

First time to the channel. I really love y'all energy man. It brought back good times in my life. Very good. Very good method. Man always been the s*** keep doing what you doing

[@user-gl6sf7zj6g]

Yoo the milk crates as a table got me rolling

[@dnrmafia]

Damn didn’t want this one to end, epic show

[@supakingofny485]

Random fact my mom held in in high esteem. Method man influenced me very much. With that said there was a rumor about him but it went nowhere (thank god). Now the world wants to embrace him more. He is living proof ignore ish and do you. And dont believe evrything you see or hear....salute

[@allenpatrick2475]

I just noticed that the table is made of milk crates and I love it!🤣🤣🤣

[@antoinetteelgin1971]

I LIKE THIS I DIDN'T KNOW CARMELO ACT HE SHOULD DO MORE ACTING SO HIS FANS CAN SEE MORE OF HIM

[@chuckmiles5783]

Methneto is crazzzyyyy 😂😂😂

[@TheEditionDiamond]

FAM…THIS IS THE BEST FUCKING PODCAST. I need like five years from y’all Brothers. Melo & Mero y’all Brothers gon win forever man. M-E-T-H-O-D…

[@qthebars]

The GAWWWD!!! He absolutely bodied that verse with Marlon Craft. Such a legend 👑

[@Powerule23]

That joint is fire.

[@obduliomoronta4820]

Just found my new fav podcast. I’m 37. This was the type of energy I needed to hear. Took me back. Great job guys!

[@TeleGreenScreen]

This was a dope episode… could’ve watch another 2 hrs 🔥🔥🔥

[@camirrahcharles2493]

Same here. Dope shit for real. 💯

[@keithpittman1502]

Another solid episode. I look forward to the show every week. Peace & Love from Brownsville Brooklyn.

[@pagola]

Why did he say "saying son or God is bad" or ignorant?

[@JohnnyScumbagg]

Melo and Method man? This gonna be lit 🍿

[@ghostcoyoteproductions]

Dope interview! Much respect

[@lassadojohnson7913]

Best content and conversation of 2024 on a podcast on KZbin prove me wrong

[@gabrielvelazquez714]

This show was lit 🔥 I appreciate and support the wave 🌊

[@michaelrafales2782]

Half way through.... This is such a fantastic interview. Thank you!

[@eli2fly121]

I was the Hard Knock show in San Jose when yawl dropping down smokin our joints. U got my boys and you passed it back after to his bro. Same rotation, that's talent 😂. Great presentation real acts!

[@msmith3426]

Excellent interview I love Meth but I have to say we new about Big Daddy Kane on the West Coast in the 80s I'm from Compton Cali 💯

[@ChillyChav]

They hit that job shit on the head. I can feel the fear when i go to a job. Baggy clothes, long hair, inner city zip code comes with questions like 'how'd you find out about this place' 'who wrote your resume'

[@LembeckIsStaying]

Oh hell nah. "Who wrote your resume?"

[@ThousandairesClub]

*One Of The Best Interviews I've Seen On KZbin* 👌

[@edlocks5112]

Thst had to be the fsstest 2 hours of any podast I've watched.....keep up the great content boyz!

[@ryansamuel2287]

Method Man talking comics. I can listen to it all day

[@lashawnajackson2284]

This interview was dope 🔥🔥🔥

[@soldjaslimm3157]

This Episode will be Epic!

[@waxprintmedia7684]

Great interview! Looking forward to the collaborations.

[@2uuzupnup]

Solid interview love the in depth unapologetic answers Method Man top 5 and still alive… I swear my moms regretting taking me to cop BlackOut I blasted it on my boombox while she cussed me out bout the noise 😂

[@shannonferguson5095]

Excellent show!!! The best pod on the planet right now.

[@smoothoper8tor77]

Really though, I’m from Texas. Watching 7pm, has me feeling like I’m from NY.

[@patrickhutchings566]

New subscriber. I appreciate this interview!!

[@flxgld7096]

Thats like if you in Dialog with someone from Brooklyn and the conversation starts turning left and they end up Calling you "Duke"... you know shit might get real

[@raymondbennettjr.8845]

Absolutely right me and my childhood friends and family just spoke on being observant so turning our backs to the streets was a no no

[@DROD57]

Love the show I’m a huge melo fan his aunt was my coworker ernestine Lovett she got me a autograph 10 Yrs later still have it hug up in my Locker TY Melo and TY for the yrs on the NY Knicks all the best with all your projects.

[@christopherdeberry378]

Dope interview with one of my favorite hip-hop artists

[@flaman78]

Method Man is one of the people i love seeing do interviews. If he wanted to, i feel like he could host a show. He keeps your attention.

[@kimberlysawyer9271]

3 of NYs finest and talented men best interview ever #bx #throggsneck

[@DENDEAURA]

FAVORITE PODCAST RIGHT NOW

[@rogertaylor156]

He is one of the greatest. The cadence is serious

[@freedomforever1888]

🔥🔥🔥great show love the TABLE🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@melvindemiel7788]

This is a great interview thank you

[@michaelrafales2782]

Been a fan of Method since 93. So wonderful to see him seem so happy, healthy and continuing his success One of the most talented, hard working dudes to ever do it.

[@JayShemar]

Best one so far

[@joserojas1001]

Seeing this pioneer legend “Mr Tical” telling these incredible personal stories just brought to my attention “imagine Biggie at the age of 50 sitting on that couch and rambling barbershop talk” would’ve been a legendary sight. Wow! It’s crazy to know that would never happen!!!

[@user-vw5tj9dt9y]

Great show guys, in a chill environment love it

[@d.j.sen-gee5900]

This episode was 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tadah21]

*Respect* to Meth for keeping it positive and keeping it black💯🏆

[@Zeus0886]

Melo said the Young Lords 🇵🇷🇵🇷✊🏽

[@teresajenkins4061]

I really love this interview 😊

[@sakthagreat]

Dope interview 🙌

[@raisaunking2713]

This interview is 🔥🔥🔥

[@wisewayne45]

M E.T.H.O.D. Man. = MELO MAN 😎⏸️💯

[@djitunez]

The energy meth and melo got for each other when they referenced foreigners played with the "Yo son, Yo GOD" if they only knew what they was playing with.... 5 percenters be knowing... Peace God

[@teddyp3164]

Outstanding episode 🔥

[@wagnerp1213]

How can you deny History ? 💯 " I know it's from the SOUL "

[@hassanbrun1348]

Best episodes by far. I was in real tears lmao

[@NickyB.H2O]

This is a great one . Black kings 💯

[@marcjsproductions4209]

Meth legendary give this brother his flowers 🌹

[@williamdavis980]

This bout to be a good one

[@JRizzle20019]

Magneto with the helmet on comment is hilarious asf 😂😂😂

[@knucklesaukuso5086]

🤣

[@johancorrales6537]

I really enjoyed this episode. Les gooo

[@shawnharden4742]

Bro this episode is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 yall had me crying 😂😂😂😂

[@CB86666]

it must be Thursday let's go 7pm in BK

[@MakaveliArmy]

Yo. The beginning of this episode got me dying laughing. Pure genuine Joy 😂

[@leiamims3633]

Love this interview!!!

[@jbflow315]

melo & kid mero yall the truth keep it up

[@ydkdfde]

Love Method Man always looked at him like my big brother 💯💯💯💯

[@kahstacks578]

I love how this show sets up Intro’s 🔥

[@WillEsCargo]

Love how Meth and Mero in sync @ 11:04

[@lilmaalie24]

Becoming my favorite podcast