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Wu-Tang Clan's Oliver "Power" Grant Passes Away at 52
Founding Member Remembered by Method Man and GZA
Hip-Hop Community Pays Tribute to a Foundational Figure
📍 Staten Island, New York • 🗓️ February 25, 2026 • 🎵 Hip-Hop News
STATEN ISLAND, NY — Oliver "Power" Grant, a founding member of the legendary hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, has died at the age of 52. The Staten Island-based group confirmed his passing on Wednesday, February 25, through a heartfelt post on X.
"Rest in Power, Power," the group wrote alongside a video compilation featuring interview clips from the influential founding member. No additional details regarding his cause or manner of death have been shared publicly.
On Tuesday, February 24, Grammy-winning rapper and fellow founding member Method Man reported Grant’s death on Instagram. "Paradise my Brother safe Travels!!" he captioned a photo of the two, expressing deep sorrow and remembrance.
GZA, widely known as "The Genius" of Wu-Tang Clan, also confirmed the news and shared a touching tribute. "We couldn't have done it without him," he wrote. "Wu wouldn't have come to fruition without Power."
A Foundational Force Behind Wu-Tang’s Rise
Oliver "Power" Grant played a critical role in the early formation and success of the Wu-Tang Clan during the seminal 1990s era of hip-hop. As one of the group’s earliest supporters and architects, his influence extended beyond music into the cultural and business foundations that shaped the collective’s global impact.
As tributes continue to pour in from across the hip-hop community, fans and collaborators alike are remembering Oliver "Power" Grant as a foundational figure whose vision helped shape one of the most influential collectives in music history.
This article will be updated as more verified information becomes available.
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