Condolences Pour In to Oliver Power Grant Family After Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder’s Death at 52

Feb. 26, 2026 — Oliver “Power” Grant, the entrepreneur, producer and co-founder of Wu Wear who played a key role in the Wu-Tang Clan’s early success, died on Feb. 23, 2026, at age 52. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.

The passing was confirmed through tributes from Wu-Tang Clan members on social media and reported by HipHopDX, People magazine and others. Born Nov. 3, 1973, in Jamaica and raised in Staten Island’s Park Hill projects, Grant was a childhood friend of RZA and his brother Divine. He funded early singles such as “Protect Ya Neck” and served as executive producer on all Wu-Tang Clan albums, according to his Wikipedia page.

Pivotal Role in Wu-Tang Empire

Grant earned his nickname “Power” and built the group’s business infrastructure. He founded Wu Wear in 1995, pioneering artist-owned streetwear that peaked at over $25 million in annual revenue with stores nationwide and retail partnerships like Macy’s, as detailed by Rolling Stone and Billboard. He also acted in films including Belly and Black and White.

Tributes from Wu-Tang Clan

The Wu-Tang Clan posted on Instagram: > Rest in Power, Power.

Method Man shared: > Paradise my Brother safe Travels!! 💔💔🤬 #pookie #power Bruh I am not ok.

Raekwon wrote: > POWER we been everywhere …. now you everywhere !😢🙏🏾 the most high is merciful love you.

GZA stated: > 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.

These tributes extended sympathies to the Oliver Power Grant family, echoing sentiments from USA Today and others.

Condolences to Oliver Power Grant Family

DJ Premier offered: “Condolences to the entire WU family.” Music executive Steve Rifkind sent “My condolences to you and your family and the WuTang Family.” Masta Killa and U-God, who knew Grant since childhood through family ties, also expressed blessings to the Oliver Power Grant family. HipHopDX extended condolences to the Oliver Power Grant family, friends and fans.

Grant’s older brother, Killa Sin of Killarmy, represents a key connection in the Oliver Power Grant family to the Wu-Tang extended network. Additional condolences to the Oliver Power Grant family came from Cam’ron and international outlets, highlighting his global impact.

Legacy and Background

Grant’s investments and vision turned Wu-Tang into a cultural dynasty, as noted in a 2011 interview cited across sources: > Wu Wear was pretty much like our entry in the fashion biz, but before I was in Wu Wear, I was making and marketing the first Wu records with RZA.