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Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder Oliver 'Power' Grant Dies After 'Courageous' Battle With Cancer

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Taylor Morgan
Music Critic & Culture Writer
METROGRAPH, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - 2019/09/04: Oliver "Power" Grant attends the Wu-Tang: An American Saga premiere held at Metrograph in New York City. (Photo by Efren Landaos/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
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Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Oliver 'Power' Grant passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy as a visionary force, a pillar of the Wu-Tang family, and a global architect of culture.

According to a statement from the group, Power was a 'visionary force, a pillar of the Wu-Tang family, and a global architect of culture.' The statement continued, 'He was a true original, a master of his craft, and a shining example of what it means to live life on one's own terms.'

Power's death has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with fans and fellow artists taking to social media to pay tribute to his memory. The Wu-Tang Clan has been a major force in hip-hop for over three decades, known for their unique blend of lyricism, production, and style.

Power's contributions to the group's success cannot be overstated. He was a key figure in the development of the Wu-Tang sound, and his lyrics and production played a major role in shaping the group's early work.

The Wu-Tang Clan has released several critically acclaimed albums, including 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers),' 'Wu-Tang Forever,' and 'The W.' Power's death is a significant loss for the music world, and he will be deeply missed by fans and fellow artists alike.

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[1] Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder Oliver ‘Power’ Grant Died After ‘Courageous’ Battle With Cancer