Method Man Says Move To Acting Was Motivated By Change: ‘I Had To Evolve’
etcanada.comMethod Man made a name for himself in the music industry, but now he’s opening up about his journey into acting. The artist spoke with Essence for the magazine’s February digital issue as he reflected on his 30 year-long career.
He gained fame early on as a rapper with the Wu-Tang Clan in 1992, but throughout the 2000s he made a surprising transition into the acting world – a move he credits with the changing times. READ MORE: ‘SNL’: Watch Pete Davidson Sing ‘Walking In Memphis’ Parody About Staten Island With Marc Cohn And Method Man “The higher-ups, the so-called gatekeepers didn’t have much use for a 44-year-old rapper,” he said of the changing musical landscape. “I guess my background turned some people off.
Some people aren’t willing to give you a chance, especially when you’ve already had one and you kind of squandered it.” Despite the evolving landscape, Method Man was alright with the changes – he would learn to adapt. “There was a changing of the guard in hip-hop.
I was cool with that,” he said. “I had to evolve with the business and if that meant acting, so be it. I was going to throw all my eggs in one basket.” Throwing his “eggs in one basket” has worked out well for the star, who has gone on to find success with his portrayal of Davis Maclean in “Power Book II: Ghost” – a performance which earned him an NAACP Image Award.
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