Oliver “Power” Grant, the executive producer and business architect behind the Wu-Tang Clan’s rise, has died at 52. His passing was confirmed by the group on social media with the message, “Rest in Power, Power.” No cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
Grant played a foundational role in building the Wu-Tang empire from Staten Island to global dominance. He helped finance the group’s early recordings, served as executive producer on their landmark debut ‘Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’, and co-founded Wu-Tang Productions. Beyond music, he launched Wu Wear, turning the group’s iconic logo into a multimillion-dollar clothing brand that expanded hip-hop’s cultural footprint.
Members of the collective shared tributes across social media. Method Man wrote, “Paradise my Brother safe Travels!! Bruh I am not ok.” GZA posted, “We couldn’t have done it without him. Wu wouldn’t have come to fruition without Power.” Grant’s legacy lives on in the sound, business model, and global influence of one of hip-hop’s most important collectives.