LONDON  –  Oliver “Power” Grant, a music producer who closely collaborated with the Wu-Tang Clan, has died aged 52. His passing was announced by the legendary hip-hop group on social media, although no further details of his death were given. The group’s Instagram post on Thursday simply stated: “Rest in Power, Power,” accompanied by several photos. A host of musical tributes and pictures were posted on the band’s Instagram Stories in memory of Grant, who is credited as being the band’s executive producer and co-founder of Wu-Tang Productions. He also acted in several movies, including “Belly” (1998) and “Black and White” (1999) and “Coalition” (2004). The group, which hails from Staten Island, New York, includes original members RZA, GZA, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God and Masta Killa.  Rza (Robert Diggs) founded the group in the early 1990s after deciding he wanted a life in music and not on the streets. 

Their 1993 debut album “Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)” is often listed as one of the top hip-hop albums of all time. Members of the group also paid separate tributes to Grant on their own social media. “Paradise my Brother safe Travels!!” wrote Method Man, adding two heartbreak emojis. “Bruh I am not ok,” he added.