How many gangsters you know, from Al Capone up to John Gotti, been gay?

Meaning of the quote

In this quote, the musician Method Man is asking a question that makes people think about the idea of famous gangsters being gay or homosexual. He uses the names of two well-known American gangsters, Al Capone and John Gotti, to make his point. The question implies that people might be surprised to learn that some of the most notorious criminals could have had a different sexual orientation than what is typically expected.

About Method Man

Method Man is a renowned American rapper, record producer, and actor who rose to fame as a member of the Wu-Tang Clan and the hip hop duo Method Man & Redman. He has also appeared in various films and TV shows, including a Grammy Award-winning collaboration with Mary J. Blige.

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