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Oliver Power Grant, Wu-Tang Clan’s Business Architect, Dies at 52
Oliver “Power” Grant, a pivotal figure in the Wu-Tang Clan’s rise who financed their debut single and executive produced Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), has died at 52 from unknown causes. Grant also built the Wu Wear clothing line and helped expand the brand, including a Macy’s deal and multiple stores, shaping a global hip‑hop legacy. Tributes from Wu‑Tang members and outlets highlighted his independence and entrepreneurial spirit that helped define the group’s enduring empire.
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