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Oliver ‘Power’ Grant, Wu-Tang Clan’s co-founder and executive producer on their debut, died at 52 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, a death announced days after the group’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination.
Oliver “Power” Grant, the Wu-Tang Clan’s longtime executive producer and driving force behind their early financing and branding, died at 52 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. From financing their first single to producing Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and founding Wu Wear, Grant is lauded by the group and family as a visionary and pillar of Wu-Tang culture, and a proud Park Hill (Staten Island) native whose impact on music and fashion endures.
Oliver 'Power' Grant, a founding Wu-Tang Clan member and founder of the Wu Wear fashion brand, has died at 52. Tributes poured in from fellow members as Wu-Tang remains in contention for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting Grant's pivotal role in expanding the group’s influence beyond music into fashion and culture.
Oliver “Power” Grant, a longtime Wu-Tang Clan backer who financed early records, led Wu Wear, and produced the game Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style, has died at 52. The group confirmed his passing with tributes from Method Man and others; the cause of death was not disclosed.
Oliver “Power” Grant, an early Wu-Tang associate who founded the Wu Wear fashion line and helped launch the group’s visual identity while executive producing early recordings, died at 52. He also acted in films and was portrayed in Wu-Tang media; tributes flowed from members after the news, with details about his role in shaping Wu-Tang’s brand and fashion legacy.
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.
Oliver 'Power' Grant, an original Wu-Tang Clan member, has died at 52, the group announced; tributes from Hot 97 and Method Man followed, while the cause of death was not disclosed, and the news comes as Wu-Tang Clan was named a 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee.
Deadline reveals the 2026 Rock Hall nominees: 17 acts—Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Jeff Buckley, Joy Division/New Order, Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Melissa Etheridge, New Edition, Oasis, P!nk, Phil Collins, Sade, Shakira, The Black Crowes and Wu-Tang Clan—of which 10 are first-time nominees. The inductees will be announced in April, alongside three special committees recognizing Musical Influence, Musical Excellence and the Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award.
Oliver Power Grant, a longtime behind-the-scenes force who helped turn Wu-Tang Clan into an international force and built its branding through Wu-Wear (later Wu-Tang Brand), has died. A key executive producer on Wu-Tang albums and an actor, Power’s influence spanned merchandising and film; no cause of death has been disclosed, and tributes have been flowing from peers.
Billboard reports the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled the Class of 2026 nominees: 17 slots filled by 18 artists (Phil Collins counted separately for his solo nomination). The list includes The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Oasis, P!NK, Sade, Shakira, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan. Ten of the nominees are first-timers, with several veterans—Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, The Black Crowes, Billy Idol, and Sade—nominated again. Inductees are decided by ballots from 1,200+ industry professionals, with the Class of 2026 to be revealed in April and the ceremony this fall. Eligibility requires 25 years since the first release; Collins would become the 29th artist inducted twice if successful.
Pete Davidson is in the process of removing many of his tattoos but has decided to keep a tattoo of Hillary Clinton and his Wu-Tang Clan tattoo, citing personal connections and meaningful reasons for these exceptions amidst his overall tattoo removal.
Wu-Tang Clan is launching a new action RPG game called Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver, blending anime-style fighting with afro-surrealist aesthetics, featuring multiplayer customization, and tied to upcoming Wu-Tang-related film projects, with a focus on authentic storytelling and music overseen by Just Blaze.
The Summer Game Fest revealed several major gaming announcements including Resident Evil 9: Requiem, a new Game of Thrones RTS game, a collaboration involving Mads Mikkelsen in a Hitman update, a game featuring Wu-Tang Clan, and Jurassic World Evolution 3, highlighting a busy week of new game reveals and trailers.
Wu-Tang Clan's elusive album 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,' previously owned by Martin Shkreli, will be available for limited listening sessions at the Museum of Old and New Art in Tasmania, Australia, from June 15-24.
The rare Wu-Tang Clan album "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin" will have a 30-minute excerpt played at the Museum of Old and New Art in Tasmania from June 15-24 as part of the "Namedropping" exhibit. The album, owned by NFT collective PleasrDAO, was previously held by Martin Shkreli and later seized by the US government.