A founding member of the legendary rap group has died aged 52.
Oliver ‘Energy’ Grant useless: Wu Tang Clan legend dies aged 52 (Picture: Getty)
Oliver ‘Energy’ Grant, finest often known as the mastermind behind the Wu-Tang Clan, has died on the age of 52. The co-founder of the legendary rap group was additionally the driving drive behind its Wu Put on clothes line. The information of his demise was confirmed on Tuesday, though no reason for demise has been reported.
Tributes have poured in from Wu Tang Clan members together with Methodology Man, RZA and Raekwon in addition to the broader hip-hop neighborhood. Taking to Instagram, Methodology Man shared a photograph of himself with Energy on Instagram, writing: “Paradise my Brother secure Travels!! #pookie #energy Bruh I’m not okay .. .”
RZA additionally expressed his grief, posting a black sq. with Boyz II Males’s It’s So Exhausting to Say Goodbye to Yesterday and including the caption “5” – a reference to the 5-P.c Nation’s Supreme Arithmetic that impressed Grant’s nickname.
Raekwon added: “POWER we been in every single place …. now you in every single place! essentially the most excessive is merciful love you.”
Wu Tang Clan unique lineup (Picture: Getty)
Heartbroken followers additionally took to social media and paid tribute to the visionary entrepreneur and co-founder on X.
One penned: “RIP legend.” One other echoed: “Relaxation simple, Energy, peace and blessings to the gods.”
A 3rd wrote: “Relaxation in peace Oliver [heartbreak emoji]. Our era wouldn’t be the identical with out Wu-Tang Clan.”
A fourth added: “Relaxation In Energy Brother… you may by no means be forgotten.”
His later movie credit included When Will I Be Beloved and Coalition, each launched in 2004.
Grant’s demise comes because the Wu-Tang Clan had been nominated for an induction into the 2026 Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame.
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