Oliver 'Power' Grant, Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder, Dies at 52

Grant was an early associate of the hip-hop group, executive producing their early recordings and founding the successful Wu Wear fashion line.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Oliver "Power" Grant, a 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 on Monday, February 23, at the age of 52. The news of his passing was announced on social media by Wu-Tang Clan members.

Why it matters

Grant was an integral part of the Wu-Tang Clan's rise to fame in the 1990s, helping to establish the group's visual identity and brand through the Wu Wear clothing line. His death is a significant loss for the Wu-Tang Clan and the hip-hop community as a whole.

The details

Born in Jamaica and raised in the Park Hills Projects of Staten Island, New York, Grant befriended the future members of Wu-Tang Clan in his youth. He was nicknamed "Power" by the group and made an early financial investment in them, eventually being listed as an executive producer on their debut album "Enter the Wu-Tang: (36 Chambers)". In 1995, Grant founded the lucrative Wu Wear clothing line, which helped cement the group's visual identity and brand. Wu Wear grew to a reported $25 million business, with clothing lines carried in major retail stores.

  • Oliver "Power" Grant died on Monday, February 23, 2026.
  • Wu-Tang Clan was announced as a 2026 nominee for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the same day as Grant's passing.

The players

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 founded the successful Wu Wear fashion line.

Wu-Tang Clan

A hip-hop collective formed in the early 1990s, consisting of RZA, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and Cappadonna.

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What they’re saying

“Paradise my Brother safe travels!!”

— Method Man, Wu-Tang Clan Member (Instagram)

“The most high is merciful. I love you.”

— Raekwon, Wu-Tang Clan Member (Social Media)

“Wu wouldn't have come to fruition without Power. His passing is a profound loss to us all.”

— GZA, Wu-Tang Clan Member (Social Media)

What’s next

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will decide on the induction of Wu-Tang Clan later this year.

The takeaway

Oliver "Power" Grant's passing is a significant loss for the Wu-Tang Clan and the hip-hop community, as he was an integral part of the group's rise to fame and success through his work as an executive producer and the founder of the influential Wu Wear clothing line.