Oliver “Power” Grant Dies: Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder, Fashion Entrepreneur & Actor Was 52

Oliver “Power” Grant, an early and close associate of the hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan who executive produced the group’s early recordings and headed the successful Wu Wear fashion line, died Monday, February 23. He was 52.

His death was announced on social media by Wu-Tang Clan. A cause and place of death were not disclosed.

The news comes just as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced today that Wu-Tang Clan is a 2026 nominee for induction, though Grant, who was not a performing member of the group, was not listed on the Hall’s nomination roster.

“Paradise my Brother safe travels!!,” wrote Wu-Tang’s Method Man on Instagram, adding, “Bruh, I am not ok.”

Wu-Tang members Raekwon and Gza also posted, with the former writing, “The most high is merciful. I love you,” and the latter noting, “Wu wouldn’t have come to fruition without Power. His passing is a profound loss to us all.