RZA, the Clan’s de facto leader, delivered the most emotional tribute. “Power was the first one to say ‘we can do this ourselves,’” he said. “He saw the bigger picture — the clothing, the brand, the empire — before any of us did. He built the foundation so we could all stand on it.” The room fell silent when RZA revealed Power’s final wish, shared with him in a private conversation just weeks before his death: “He told me, ‘If I don’t make it, make sure the kids know the Clan is family — not just music. Keep it real, keep it together, and never forget where we came from.’”

That request — to preserve the Wu-Tang brotherhood for the next generation — became the emotional core of the service. Power’s children, nieces, nephews, and extended family were front and center, many wearing custom Wu-Tang pendants he had designed for them years earlier. His widow, Shari, spoke briefly: “He loved this music, but he loved his people more. He wanted the Clan to outlive all of us — to stay a family.”

The service included a rare musical moment: a stripped-down performance of “C.R.E.A.M.” by the remaining members, with RZA on keys and Method Man leading vocals. The song — one of Wu-Tang’s most iconic — took on new meaning, its lyrics about struggle and survival now echoing as a tribute to Power’s own journey from Staten Island streets to building one of hip-hop’s most enduring empires.

Fans lined the streets outside, holding signs that read “Power Forever” and “Wu-Tang Is Forever.” Social media flooded with tributes: #PowerForever and #RIPPower trended globally, with millions sharing memories of his role in launching Wu Wear, the Clan’s pioneering clothing line, and his quiet mentorship of younger artists.

Power’s death at 52 has left a massive void. He was the businessman of the group — the one who turned Wu-Tang’s vision into a self-sustaining empire through merchandise, licensing, and branding. His absence is already being felt in the Clan’s ongoing projects. “He was the one who kept us independent,” Raekwon said in a statement. “We’ll honor him by keeping that legacy alive.”

For the Wu-Tang Clan, this is not just a loss — it’s a turning point. Power was the architect of their independence. Now the remaining members must carry that vision forward without him. As RZA closed the service: “He didn’t just build a brand. He built a family. And families don’t break — they endure.”

Rest in power, Oliver “Power” Grant. The Wu-Tang flag flies at half-mast — but it still flies high.