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‘Rest in Power, Power’: Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dies aged 52
While not a performing member of the group, Grant was one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan and executive produced the group’s early recordings – including their seminal debut album, 1993’s ‘Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’.
Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver ‘Power’ Grant has died aged 52.
The producer, actor and fashion mogul’s death was confirmed on Wu-Tang Clan’s official social media channels last night.
“Rest in Power, Power,” the American hip-hop collective posted online.
A cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
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Born in 1973 in Jamaica and raised in New York’s Staten Island, Grant grew up in the Park Hill Projects, where he met the future members of Wu-Tang Clan – RZA, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and Cappadonna. They gave him the nickname “Power” over a game of chess.
While not a performing member of the group, Grant raised funds for Wu-Tang Clan and executive produced the group’s early recordings – including their seminal debut album, 1993’s ‘Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’, which is widely considered as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. He also oversaw their successful fashion line, Wu Wear, which launched in 1995 and was renamed Wu-Tang Brand in 2008.
Wu-Tang Clan members have posted tributes to their fallen brother.
Method Man posted a tribute, stating: “Paradise my brother safe travels! I am not OK.” GZA wrote: “We couldn’t have done it without him. Wu wouldn’t have come to fruition without Power. His passing is a profound loss to us all. My deepest condolences to the fam.”
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Raekwon said: “POWER we been everywhere …. now you everywhere ! The most high is merciful love you.”
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Ghostface Killah shared a series of broken-heart emojis with a “Power” logo with a halo.
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The news of Grant’s death follows the announcement that Wu-Tang Clan have been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2026.
