Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder, Fashion Entrepreneur Was 52
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Key Points:
- Oliver “Power” Grant, a key early associate and executive producer for Wu-Tang Clan, died on February 23 at age 52; the cause and place of death were not disclosed.
- Grant founded the influential Wu Wear clothing line in 1995, which helped establish the group's brand and hip-hop culture’s visual identity, growing into a multimillion-dollar business.
- Wu-Tang Clan members expressed deep sorrow over Grant’s passing, acknowledging his vital role in the group's formation and success.
- Grant also had acting roles in films like Belly and Black and White, and was portrayed in the Hulu series Wu-Tang: An American Saga.
- Wu-Tang Clan was announced as a 2026 Rock and Roll
