Wu-Tang Clan Founding Member Oliver 'Power' Grant Dies at 52

The hip-hop group confirmed the passing of the executive producer and fashion line head.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Oliver "Power" Grant, a founding member of the iconic hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, has died at the age of 52. The group confirmed his passing on social media, with fellow founding member GZA mourning Grant's "profound loss" and stating that "Wu wouldn't have come to fruition without Power." Grant was not a performing member of Wu-Tang Clan but was the executive producer of their early recordings and headed the Wu Wear fashion line.

Why it matters

The Wu-Tang Clan have been hailed as rap innovators since their groundbreaking 1993 debut album 'Enter the Wu-Tang.' Grant's death comes as the group received its first nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting his integral role in the group's success and legacy.

The details

Grant was born on November 3, 1973, in Jamaica and grew up in Staten Island, New York, where he was childhood friends with the men who would later become the Wu-Tang Clan members. While he was not a performing member, Grant was crucial in the group's early development as the executive producer of their recordings and the head of their Wu Wear fashion line.

  • Oliver "Power" Grant died on Monday, February 24, 2026.
  • The Wu-Tang Clan received their first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Oliver "Power" Grant

A founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan who served as the executive producer of the group's early recordings and headed their Wu Wear fashion line.

GZA

A founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan who mourned Grant's passing, stating that "Wu wouldn't have come to fruition without Power" and that his death is a "profound loss to us all."

Wu-Tang Clan

The iconic hip-hop group that confirmed Grant's passing and hailed him as a founding member.

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What they’re saying

“Rest in Power, Power,”

— Wu-Tang Clan (X)

“We couldn't have done it without him. Wu wouldn't have come to fruition without Power. His passing is a profound loss to us all. My deepest condolences to the fam.”

— GZA, Founding Member, Wu-Tang Clan (Instagram)

What’s next

The Wu-Tang Clan is expected to pay tribute to Oliver "Power" Grant at upcoming performances and events, as the group continues to be honored with its first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination.

The takeaway

Oliver "Power" Grant's passing is a significant loss for the Wu-Tang Clan, as he was a founding member who played a crucial role in the group's early success and legacy. His contributions as the executive producer and fashion line head highlight the multifaceted nature of the Wu-Tang Clan's rise to iconic status in hip-hop history.