Oliver Grant passes away at 52

Oliver Grant, best known as the founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most popular hip-hop groups, has passed away. The idol was 52 at the time of his passing. The news has hit the hip-hop world with shock, as Grant had made a huge impact in the entertainment industry over the years, working as an executive music producer, entrepreneur, and even an actor.

Oliver Grant passes away at 52

The news of his untimely demise was shared online on Wu-Tang Clan’s official social media page. They shared various photos of the star on the account from over the past years, and wrote “Rest in Power, Power (white dove emoji)” in the caption. No details about what happened to him were shared with the public.Fellow members of the hip hop group also reached out to pay their respects and share their tributes. Raekwon posted, “The most high is merciful.

I love you,” while GZA shared, “Wu wouldn’t have come to fruition without Power. His passing is a profound loss to us all.”

All you need to know about Oliver ‘Power’ Grant and the Wu-Tang Clan

Grant was born on November 3, 1973, in Jamaica; however, spent his early years growing up in the Park Hills Projects of New York’s Staten Island. This became the birthplace of the Wu-Tang Clan. He, along with various other members, got together to start the hip hop group and went on to become one of the most popular music groups in history.

The Wu-Tang Clan is one of the oldest running and most popular hip hop groups in the world. Grant worked on creating the group with other members and was known for his musical prowess. Not only that, but in the early years of the group, has also been credited as the executive producer for many of their songs. He also financially invested in the group from early on and was even the founder of the group’s branded clothing line as well.

Other members of the group include RZA, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and Cappadonna.