The Wu-Tang Clan issued a statement regarding the death of their longtime affiliate Oliver “Power” Grant earlier this week.
Grant was a close associate of the Wu and a childhood friend of RZA’s older brother, Mitchell “Divine” Diggs. He was an instrumental figure in building the Wu-Tang brand from the beginning, and became the founder and CEO of their Wu Wear clothing line.
The group’s statement, issued on Saturday (Feb. 28), revealed that Grant’s death came following “a courageous and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.”
The Wu referred to Grant as “a visionary force, a pillar of the Wu-Tang family, and a global architect of culture.”
“The Grant and Wu-Tang families are profoundly thankful for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from around the world,” they said. “Power will always be loved, and his legacy will forever remain.”
You can see the group’s statement in full below.
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF OLIVER “POWER” GRANT
NEW YORK, NY — On behalf of the Grant and WuTang Family, It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Oliver “Power” Grant.
Power transitioned on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. A true fighter until the end, he was surrounded by his mother, his children, his family, and his closest friends.
Born November 24, 1970, in Staten Island, New York, the man the world knew as "Power"—and his oldest friends knew as "Pookie"—was a proud product of the Park Hill neighborhood. From those streets, he rose to become a visionary force, a pillar of the Wu-Tang family, and a global architect of culture.
It was the honor of his life to pour his love, wisdom, and brilliance into his family and his community. His impact was singular; there will never be another to take his place.
The Grant and Wu-Tang families are profoundly thankful for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support from around the world. As we navigate this period of deep mourning, we kindly ask for continued respect and privacy for the family.
We send peace and blessings upon his soul. Power will always be loved, and his legacy will forever remain.
"Greatness is not what you have, but what you give."