Method Man arrested for not paying taxes

Method Man arrested for not paying taxes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Grammy-winning rapper Method Man has been arrested in New York City on felony charges for failing to pay his taxes. The 38-year-old rapper turned himself in Monday morning. Authorities say he failed to pay nearly $33,000 in taxes through 2004 and 2007. He is being charged with repeated failure to file a return and failure to pay taxes. Method Man, whose real name is Clifford Smith, could face up to four years in prison. He won a Grammy in 1995 for best rap performance by a group or duo with Mary J. Blige for "I'll Be There For You/You're All That I Need." He is also a member of the group Wu-Tang Clan. Method Man is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Staten Island Criminal Court. _Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed._