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. […]

25 Feb, 22:33 — 26 Feb, 01:36

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Oliver "Power" Grant was a pivotal figure in the formation and early success of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, serving as a co-founder, executive producer, and head of their iconic Wu Wear fashion line. His passing marks the loss of a key architect behind one of hip-hop's most influential collectives, impacting both the music and cultural landscape.

Key entitiesOliver "Power" Grant Wu-Tang Clan GZA Method Man Wu Wear

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The GuardianMostly Factual187d ago

‘Rest in power, Power’: Wu-Tang Clan collaborator Oliver ‘Power’ Grant dead at 52

Wu-Tang members pay tribute to Grant with GZA saying ‘His passing is a profound loss’ and Method Man posting ‘I am not okay’ Oliver “Power” Grant, a close affiliate and early backer of the hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan who had a hand in many of the group’s albums and business ventures, has died aged 52. The death was confirmed by Wu-Tang Clan. “Rest in power, Power,” the collective wrote on social media. A cause of death was not revealed. Continue reading...

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