Wu-Tang Clan Founding Member, Oliver “Power” Grant Has Died.
Oliver “Power” Grant, a founding member of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, has died. He was 52.
According to reports, he died on Feb. 23. A cause of death has not been given.
Method Man posted a photo of himself alongside Grant on Instagram and wrote, “Paradise my Brother safe Travels!! #pookie #power Bruh I am not ok…”
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“A 5 star General in the army of life!” Raekwon wrote on Instagram. “They don’t make em like you anymore. Thank you BIG POWERFUL. We gave you that name for many reasons. May allah preserve a place for you and forgive ya sins. Condolences to the Grant family! Rest well Pook.”
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Fellow Wu-Tang members and hip hop artists were quick to send their support on social media.
“Love you brother,” DJ Premier replied. “Glad we got to build 1 more time on the farewell tour at MSG. You were still loud! Sleep peacefully and may the universe welcome you with open arms.”
Grant was listed as an executive producer on all of the group’s albums, and was the CEO of the group’s clothing line, Wu-Wear.
Grant picked up acting roles including appearances in the popular films “Belly” in 1998 and “Black and White” in 1999. He was also in the 2017 film, “An Imperfect Murder.”
Our condolences go out to the Grant family.
