Wu-Tang Clan
Cofounder Oliver Grant Died From Pancreatic Cancer, Family Says
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Wu-Tang Clan cofounder Oliver “Power” Grant died after a “courageous” battle with pancreatic cancer … his family said on Saturday.
In a joint statement given to Rolling Stone, Grant’s family and his rap group revealed his illness — telling the outlet he was a “true fighter until the end.”
Oliver will be remembered as a “global architect of culture” whose legacy will continue on forever.
Wu-Tang Clan announced Grant’s death earlier this week … and popular members like Method Man and GZA jumped on social media to shout out their longtime friend — with the latter even saying the group wouldn’t have succeeded without him.
While Grant wasn’t a performing member of WTC, he helped the group achieve stardom in their early years … helping finance their first single, “Protect Ya Neck.”
He was also an executive producer on “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)” … which Rolling Stone ranked as the 27th greatest album ever in 2023.
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Grant also helped create “Wu Wear” … the collective’s streetwear brand, which influenced fashion and funded the group during their first few years.
Oliver was just 52 years old.
RIP
