Clifford Smith, more popularly known as Method Man, has been arrested in New York city for failing to pay taxes.

The Grammy Award winning Hip-Hop artist turned himself into authorities this morning.

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 (AP).

Method Man is scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Staten Island Criminal Court.