The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Oliver “Power” Grant, a longtime affiliate and extended family member of Wu-Tang Clan. Known within the circle as Knowledge Born and affectionately called “Power,” Grant was far more than a behind-the-scenes figure. He played a key executive role in shaping and supporting the group’s albums and business ventures, standing alongside them during their earliest grind and throughout their global rise. His passing comes at an especially emotional moment, as Wu-Tang Clan was recently nominated for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — a milestone marking their first appearance on the ballot. What was meant to be a celebratory chapter has now been touched by profound grief, as the group reflects on the legacy of a man they considered a brother.

Tributes from members of the Clan reveal just how deeply Grant was respected. Method Man shared an emotional farewell along with a final photo of the two together, writing that he was “not ok” and wishing his friend safe travels. Raekwon offered insight into the origin of Grant’s nickname, explaining that “Powerful” was a title earned through strength, loyalty, and leadership — calling him a “5-star General in the army of life.” Though no official cause of death has been publicly shared, the outpouring of love speaks volumes. For Wu-Tang Clan and their extended family, this is not just the loss of a collaborator, but of a foundational presence whose steady influence helped protect and preserve the group’s legacy.