Oliver “Power” Grant, influential music executive and co-founder of legendary hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, has died at the age of 52, marking a significant loss for the global hip-hop community.

Grant played a pivotal behind-the-scenes role in the early rise of Wu-Tang Clan, helping to build the business foundation that transformed the Staten Island group from underground innovators into one of the most impactful forces in rap history. Closely associated with founding members including RZA, Grant was instrumental in shaping the group’s independent business model, branding strategy, and expansion into film, merchandising, and entrepreneurship.

Often referred to as one of the architects of Wu-Tang’s business empire, Grant helped pioneer artist ownership structures that later influenced generations of hip-hop entrepreneurs. Beyond music, he contributed to film projects connected to the Wu-Tang movement and remained active in mentoring creatives and supporting community initiatives.

Tributes have begun pouring in from artists, collaborators, and fans who credit Grant’s vision and leadership for helping redefine how hip-hop artists approached ownership and long-term wealth creation. While the cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, many within the industry have described his passing as a profound loss to hip-hop culture.

Oliver “Power” Grant’s legacy lives on through the enduring influence of Wu-Tang Clan a movement that reshaped music, business, and cultural identity worldwide.