
Two of Method Man's longtime proteges have been arrested, TMZ.com reports. Method Man's deejay and longtime Wu-Tang Clan producer Allah Mathematics and emcee Streetlife were among eight people arrested during a traffic stop of a tour bus, last night in Arkansas. Police reportedly discovered marijuana and Ecstacy tablets before arrests were made.
Mathematics is best known for producing Ghostface Killah's 2000 underground hit "Mighty Healthy" as well as GZA's "Publicity." With Nature Sounds Records, Mathetmatics has released four albums and compilations between 2003 and 2007. Streetlife, first appearing on Method Man's 1994 debut Tical, has released three albums, most recently 2008's Back To Back: Uncut on RBC Records.
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Two Wu-tang Clan affiliates, DJ Allah Mathematics and Streetlife, were arrested Monday night after cops found drugs on their tour bus.
TMZ.com is reporting that the two were pulled over for a routine traffic stop, but when officers opened the door "the bus was filled with smoke and the odor of marijuana," according to the police report. Upon further investigation, authorities found several blunts and residue "in plain sight." Additionally 110 ecstacy pills were uncovered plus $8,615 in cash.Mathematics, whose real name is Patrick Charles, and Streetlife, born Ronald Bean, were arrested on suspicion of drug possession with the intent to distribute alongside six other men who were busted on the bus. The bus driver however was only given a speeding ticket.
The two are best known for their work with fellow Wu members Method Man, GZA and Ghostface Killah. Mathematics produced Ghostface's 'Mighty Healthy' album, released in 2000. Streetlife was signed to Meth's record label and made his debut appearance on his 1994 album 'Tical.' He has since appeared on several songs with the rapper, they released the album 'Back to Back: Raw and Uncut,' in 2008.
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