Who is Tamika Smith? Age, children, Method Man, pictures, profiles, net worth
Tamika Smith is a celebrity wife who has kept her private life away from the media for years. She is married to Method Man, a rapper, actor, and record producer. The couple has been married for decades now. Besides being the rapper's spouse, she is a mother and career woman.
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In 2016, Method Man quit Twitter after a picture of Tamika Smith surfaced online. The rapper has been extremely protective of his wife, raising more curiosity about her. Read on to discover her age, children, marriage, and net worth.
Profile summary
- Full name: Tamika Smith
- Gender: Female
- Date of birth: 14th July 1975
- Age: 47 years (as of 2023)
- Place of birth: United States of America
- Current residence: Staten Island, New York City, United States of America
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Zodiac sign: Cancer
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexuality: Straight
- Height in feet: 5’ 8”
- Height in centimetres: 172
- Weight in pounds: 127
- Weight in kilogrammes: 58
- Hair colour: Black
- Eye colour: Black
- Marital status: Married
- Husband: Clifford Smith Jr, alias Method Man
- Children: 3
- Alma mater: Oneonta Job Corps, Richmond County Real Estate Institute, and College of Staten Island
- Profession: Beautician and businesswoman
Who is Method Man's wife, Tamika Smith?
Method Man's wife is an American citizen of African-American descent. She is a well-educated career woman, wife, and mother who works in the beauty industry.
She has an older sister named Tonya Muldrow, whose two-year-old son, Dontae Hawkins, was shot in 1994. Four men exchanged shots in the Stapleton neighbourhood of Staten Island, New York City, and accidentally shot Tamika's nephew. Dontae lost a kidney and had emergency surgery to save his life.
When is Tamika Smith's birthday?
Tamika Smith's age is 47 years as of 2023. She was born on 14th July 1975, and her Zodiac sign is Cancer.
Education
The celebrity wife studied nursing education at Oneonta Job Corps from 1991 to 1992. In 2012, she completed a 75-hour programme at Richmond County Real Estate Institute. The course made her a certified real estate salesperson.
In 2013, she went back to school to study entrepreneurial and small business operations. She took the course at the College of Staten Island. Around the same time, she also pursued an undergraduate degree in business management and administration.
What does Tamika Smith do for a living?
Young Tamika Smith started her career as a personal assistant. Today, she is a businesswoman and real estate agent.
From January 1997 to 2002, she worked as a personal assistant. She was Method Man's assistant during this period.
Between August 2007 and July 2008, she served as the caretaker and development aid for adults with physical and learning challenges. Her employer was the Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Services Office (SIDDSO).
Later, she launched a small business in the beauty industry. She enjoys dancing, spending time with family, and eating a good meal in her free time.
What is Tamika Smith's net worth?
Although it is evident that the celebrity wife and businesswoman makes her own money, there is no official communication about her net worth.
Method Man's net worth is $14 million. He is a successful rapper, actor, and music producer best known for being a member of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Who is Method Man married to?
Rapper and actor Method Man has been married to Tamika Smith since 2001. The two first met at work when she was his personal assistant.
In 1999, the rapper proposed to her, and she said yes. The couple had a two-year engagement. On 3rd March 2001, Method Man and Tamika Smith exchanged their marriage vows. They have been married for two decades.
Do they have kids?
The lovebirds have three children together. The name of their first child is Sha.
Does Method Man have twins? Yes, the rapper also has twins born in 1997. Their names are Raekwon and Cheyenne.
Why is it so hard to get Tamika Smith's pictures?
Not many people know Method Man's wife because she seldom appears on the mainstream or social media platforms. She prefers living a quiet life, unlike her famous spouse.
Although she has an account, Tamika Smith's IG is private. Only a few people have access to her picture uploads. Method Man respects her wish to stay away from the public's attention and respects her privacy.
In 2016, the rapper temporarily quit social media after a picture of his wife surfaced online without her consent. Farrah Gray, a celebrity entrepreneur, posted the picture, and he angrily asked him to pull it down. Gray responded by claiming he had made the scenario a PR stunt.
Is there beef between Tamika Smith and Wendy Williams?
The celebrity wife and Wendy Williams, a talk show host, have had an unfriendly relationship for years. In 2006, Williams reported that Method Man's wife was sick and undergoing treatment.
What happened to Method Man's wife? Tamika had been diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing chemotherapy. The information caused a lot of stir online.
The rapper was infuriated by the announcement. He said that it was private information that was only known by close family members. He went on to state that even his close family friends did not know his wife was sick.
Wendy reportedly got the private information from the rapper himself. Wendy also claimed that Method Man slept with his wife's doctor. Method Man denied doing that and said Williams could say anything about him, but she should stay away from his family.
What happened between Wendy Williams and Method Man?
In early 2021, Method Man and Wendy Williams became the subject of a heated online discussion after Williams claimed to have had a one-night stand with the rapper.
In a radio conversation with DJ Suss One, the talk show host said she snuck the rapper out of a club, and the two hopped in her SUV. They went to her penthouse in Jersey City.
She said the event was not documented in her lifetime biopic because the rapper was angry at her for telling the truth. The claims made Method Man's spouse angry, forcing her to respond.
She said Williams lacked decency and was obsessed with the couple's private lives. She further claimed the talk show host peddled lies to increase the ratings for her underperforming biopic.
Additionally, Tamika expressed anger because Williams had not apologised for exposing her cancer diagnosis, which was a violation of her privacy. She concluded by stating that her marriage was solid and Williams was miserable.
Height and weight
The celebrity wife is 5’ 8” or 172 centimetres tall, and her weight is about 127 pounds or 58 kilogrammes. She has black hair and eyes.
Unlike most celebrity wives, Tamika Smith prefers a quiet life away from the limelight. The businesswoman and former personal assistant is a doting wife and mother of three children.
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