Rapper and actor Clifford Smith , better known to fans as Method Man , was arrested Monday and faces charges of failing to pay taxes , the district attorney in Richmond County , New York , said . Method Man , aka Clifford Smith , did n't file state income tax returns , authorities say . State of Richmond County says he owes $ 33,000 for four-year . Felony charges carry 2004-2007 prison sentence .
Method Man , aka Clifford Smith , did n't file state income tax returns , authorities say . State of Richmond County says he owes $ 33,000 for four-year . Felony charges carry 2004-2007 prison sentence .