John Forté, who collaborated with groups such as Fugees and Refugee Camp All-Stars, has died at the age of 50.
The Grammy-nominated musician was reportedly found dead in his Chilmark, Massachusetts home on Monday afternoon, January 12.
Martha’s Vineyard City Police Chief Sean Slavin issued a statement following the artist’s death stating that there were no signs of foul play or a “readily apparent cause of death.”
However, as the case is currently being investigated by the state coroner’s office, more details will soon come to light.
Breathing his last breath just 17 days before 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 critical and commercial acclaim and led to the music producer being nominated for a Grammy at the age of 21.
The late musician also worked as part of the ’90s music collective Refugee Camp All-Stars.
He gained his experience in songs as Wyclef Jean, a member of the Fugees. We try to stay alive the first single from his debut solo album the carnivaland Rumble in the junglealso with Busta Rhymes and A Tribe Called Quest.
The Brooklyn native released his debut solo album titled Police sciencewhich featured the voices of DMX, Fat Joe and Fugees member Pras.
Forté is survived by his wife, photographer Lara Fuller, and two children.
