John Forté, Former Fugees 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 1990s 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 dramatic 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