John Forté, Former Fuqees Collaborator Dead at 50: Hip-hop artist and producer John Forté. best known for his work with The Fugees, has died at age 50, according to TMZ. Forté rose to fame in the 1 990s for his songwriting and production contributions to The Score, the Fugees Grammy-winning album, and later pursued a solo career blending hip-hop, soul, and activism. His life took a aramatic turn after a high-profile legal battle in the early 2000s followed by a presidential commutation and musical resurgence. Fans and peers across the music industry are mourning the loss of a creative mind whose story embodied redemption and artistry Story By Donnell Ballard photo courtesy of TMZ #TMZBreakingNews #FergySzn #HipHopNews