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Oliver “Power” Grant, Wu-Tang Clan’s executive producer since the group’s inception, died after “a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer” – Grant’s family and Wu-Tang Clan announced this in a joint statement to ROLLING STONE.
“A true fighter to the end, surrounded by his mother, his children, his family and his closest friends,” said the obituary, which praised Grant as a “proud product of the Park Hill neighborhood.” Grant grew up in the Park Hill Projects on Staten Island, New York – along with later members of the Wu-Tang Clan. “From these streets, he became a visionary force, a pillar of the Wu-Tang family and a global architect of culture,” it continues.
“It was the greatest honor of his life to give his love, wisdom and brilliance to his family and his community. His impact was unique; there will never be anyone who can take his place.”
“Power will always be loved, and his legacy will endure forever,” his family and Wu-Tang Clan continued, adding a quote: “Greatness is not what you have, but what you give.”
Grant’s legacy at Wu-Tang
In 1992, Grant helped raise the necessary funding for her debut single, “Protect Ya Neck.” In 1993, he served as executive producer of their debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and founded the highly successful fashion label Wu Wear.
“Two things make you do good. Either you’re inspired or you’re desperate,” Grant said in an interview excerpt shared by Wu-Tang on social media. “Everyone was dealing. … Our biggest source of income was the music, then the tours, then the brand.”
