"the man the world knew as 'Power' - and his oldest friends knew as 'Pookie' - was a proud product of the Park Hill neighborhood [in Staten Island, N.Y.]. 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."
"We couldn't have done it without him. Wu wouldn't have come to fruition without Power. His passing is a profound loss to us all."
"Oliver Grant died 'following a courageous and hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer' according to a joint statement issued by the hip-hop collective and Grant's family. The tribute calling the mogul 'a true fighter until the end' confirmed that Grant, who executive produced the Wu-Tang Clan's albums and helped drive the group's rise to fame, died Feb. 24 at age 55."
Oliver 'Power' Grant, executive producer of Wu-Tang Clan, passed away on February 24 at age 55 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Grant was not a performing member but served as a crucial non-musical force behind the group's success. A childhood friend of RZA's older brother, Grant provided initial funding for Wu-Tang Clan and helped expand their business empire, overseeing the Wu Wear fashion line. Born and raised in Staten Island's Park Hill neighborhood, Grant became a visionary force and cultural architect. His contributions were instrumental to the group's formation and growth. Wu-Tang Clan members, including GZA, acknowledged his irreplaceable role in the collective's achievements. Grant's wake and funeral were scheduled for March 13 and 14 in New York.
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