Co-founder of Wu-Tang Clan Oliver “Power” Grant He died after a “courageous” battle with pancreatic cancer, his family announced Saturday.
In a joint statement submitted to rolling stoneGrant’s family and his rap group revealed his illness, telling the outlet that he “was a true fighter until the end.”
Oliver will be remembered as a “world-class architect of culture” and his achievements will be remembered forever.
Wu-Tang Clan announced Grant’s death earlier this week…and other popular members include method man and GZA They took to social media to shout out their longtime friend, with the latter even saying that the group wouldn’t be as successful without him.
Although Grant was not a performing member of WTC, he helped the group achieve stardom in its early years and helped finance their first single, “Protect Ya Neck.”
He also served as executive producer on Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), which Rolling Stone ranked as the 27th greatest album of all time in 2023.
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Grant also helped create ‘Wu Wear’, a collective streetwear brand that influenced fashion and funded the group’s first years.
Oliver was only 52 years old.
RIP