John Forté, who collaborated with groups like the Fugees and Refugee Camp All-Stars, has died at the age of 50.
The Grammy-nominated musician was reportedly found dead at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts on Monday, January 12 afternoon.
Martha’s Vineyard Police Chief Sean Slavin released a statement following the artist’s death, saying there were no signs of foul play or a “readily apparent cause of death.”
However, as the case is currently under investigation by the state medical examiner’s office, more details will be revealed soon.
Expiring just 17 days shy of his 51st birthday, Forté was best known for his writing and production work on the Fugees’ second and final album, The score.
The 1996 multi-platinum bestseller received widespread critical and commercial acclaim and earned the music producer a Grammy nomination at the age of 21.
The late musician also worked in the ’90s musical collective Refugee Camp All-Stars.
He put his expertise in songs to good use as a member of the Fugees, Wyclef Jean’s. We try to stay alive, the first single from his first solo album CarnivalAnd Jungle Rumblealso featuring Busta Rhymes and A Tribe Called Quest.
The Brooklyn native released his debut solo album titled Poly-Sciencewhich featured vocals from DMX member Pras, Fat Joe and Fugees.
Forté is survived by his wife, photographer Lara Fuller, and his two children.
