Wu-Tang Clan’s Oliver “Power” Grant Passes Away at 52: RZA, Method Man, And Others Honor His Memory

Oliver “Power” Grant, the influential figure behind the Wu-Tang Clan, has passed away at the age of 52.

The announcement of Grant’s death was made public on Tuesday, February 24, but the cause remains unknown.

Members of Wu-Tang and the broader hip-hop community have shared their condolences, with Method Man posting a photo of himself and Power on Instagram along with a touching message.

“Paradise my Brother safe Travels!! I am not ok ..,” he wrote.

RZA expressed his sorrow by sharing a black square set to Boyz II Men’s “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday,” captioned simply as “5,” a reference to the Five-Percent Nation’s Supreme mathematics that inspired Power’s nickname.

“POWER we been everywhere …. now you everywhere! the most high is merciful love you,” Raekwon added.

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A childhood friend of RZA’s, Oliver Grant was instrumental in establishing the foundation that transformed the Wu-Tang Clan into a global cultural icon.

Cam’ron acknowledged Grant’s influence on hip-hop and culture by posting on Instagram: “Damn man!! thank you for everything legend @wutangbrand.”

Alongside a photo with Grant, DJ Premier remarked: “You certified a worldwide movement. A PIONEER for The Culture… WU-TANG IS FOREVER… I had some fun times touring with you and our mutual connections kept us in touch.

“May the universe welcome you with open arms. Thank you for your iconic contributions. Condolences to the entire WU family. Rest Easy Oliver ‘POWER’ Grant.”

Music executive Steve Rifkind, who signed the Wu-Tang Clan to Loud Records in the early ’90s, shared his own tribute: “Power I can’t believe this. We met in May of 1993 and have been brothers since. The laughs the cries we traveled the world together.

“I’m at a loss for words, keep on looking over us the way you always looked out for all of us when you were here. My condolences to you and your family and the WuTang Family just remember we made History. Going to miss you like crazy rest in peace.”

Naijahomeland extends condolences to Oliver “Power” Grant’s family, friends, and fans.

Alongside RZA’s brother Mitchell “Divine” Diggs, Grant made significant investments in the Staten Island rap collective during their early days, aiding in the funding and marketing of classic releases such as “Protect Ya Neck” and “Method Man.”

One of Grant’s most notable contributions to the group’s success was the creation of Wu Wear, which became one of hip-hop’s first artist-owned streetwear brands and a highly profitable and influential venture.

Recognizing the importance of blending music with fashion, multimedia, and ownership, Power established a model for many to emulate and reshaped the hip-hop business landscape.

“Wu Wear was pretty much like our entry in the fashion biz, but before I was in Wu Wear, I was making and marketing the first Wu records with RZA,” he stated in a 2011 interview. “Everything that we learned was hard knock life. You figure it out as you go along and take cues from those that are actively doing things.”

He noted, “A lot of it was trial and error. There were no models.”