The family of a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan Oliver “Power” Grant revealed the cause of death of this late singer.
In a joint statement shared for the first time no Rolling Stone On Sunday, March 1, the family and hip-hop group confirmed that Grant had died following a “brave and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.”
Grant, who founded the New York City group and executive produced its albums, died at the age of 52 on Tuesday, February 24.
Sunday’s statement was later shared via Instagram in full by the group, which was founded in Staten Island in the early 1990s. The RZA (real name Robert Diggs).
“A true fighter until the end, he was surrounded by his mother, his children, his family and his close friends,” the statement began. “Born on November 24, 1970, in Staten Island, New York, the man the world knew as ‘Power’ – and to his old friends as ‘Pookie’ – was a proud product of the Park Hill neighborhood.”
The document continued, “From those streets, he rose to become a force of ideas, a pillar of the Wu-Tang family and a builder of global culture. It was the honor of his life to pour his love, wisdom and brilliance into his family and community. His impact was singular; there will be no one to take his place.”
The statement then acknowledged the “outpouring of love and support” the group received after news of Grant’s death spread the other day. “Strength will always be loved, and his legacy will live on,” it read.
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The group then confirmed details of the funeral service and wake to celebrate Grant’s life. “The vigil will be held on March 13, 2026, and the funeral will be held on March 14, 2026, in the New York City area. We will release the exact location information and service dates as we finalize locations,” the document said.
A photo of Grant was also featured in the post, accompanied by the caption: “In Loving Memory: Oliver ‘Power’ Grant.”
Although Grant is known for his achievements in the world of music, his talents also extend to acting. He appeared in 1998 Stomachin 1999 black and white and 2004 A coalition.
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Regarding his mark with the Wu-Tang Clan, Grant worked on the group’s 1993 debut album, Enter Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)widely regarded as one of the best hip-hop albums ever created. (Rolling Stone ranked No. 27 on its list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time” in 2000.)
After Grant’s death, Way Man (real name Clifford Smith Jr.), paid tribute to his former colleague on his Instagram account. “Paradise brother, safe travels … I’m not well,” he wrote.
GZA (real name Gary Eldridge Grice) also wrote, “We couldn’t have done it without him. Wu would not have been possible without his strength. His passing is a great loss for all of us. My condolences to the family.”
