Oliver Power Grant, Obitituary, Cause Of Death Wu-Tang Clan Business Architect Dies at 52 in new York city

Oliver “Power” Grant, a key architect behind the business success of the Wu-Tang Clan and founder of the influential Wu Wear clothing brand, has died at the age of 52. His passing occurred on February 23. A cause of death had not been disclosed at the time of publication. The news was confirmed by Method Man, a core member of the group, who shared a heartfelt tribute on social media. The two appeared together in the films Belly (1998) and Black and White (1999). “Paradise my Brother safe Travels!!  pookie #power,” he wrote alongside a photo of them together. Though not a performing member of the Clan, Grant played a pivotal role in shaping its commercial rise during the 1990s.

Born in Jamaica and raised in New York, he became an early supporter of the Staten Island collective formed around the vision of RZA and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard. As the group prepared to release its groundbreaking 1993 debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Grant helped secure studio access and financial backing, building a business framework that allowed the group to maintain rare leverage in its recording contracts.

Grant later founded Wu Wear, one of the first artist-owned streetwear brands in hip-hop. Launched in the mid-1990s, the label expanded into a global enterprise with retail locations in New York and Los Angeles. At its peak, Wu Wear generated tens of millions of dollars annually and became a model for musician-led fashion ventures, with distribution in major department stores nationwide.

Beyond fashion, Grant served as a manager and executive producer on multiple Wu-Tang-related projects, helping extend the brand into touring, film, and merchandising. While internal disputes occasionally surfaced within the broader Wu-Tang business network, Grant remained a steady force behind the scenes. In an industry often focused on performers, Oliver “Power” Grant built much of his legacy offstage. His influence on hip-hop entrepreneurship and artist-driven commerce continues to resonat