Wyclef Jean mourns John Forté, influential Fugees collaborator, after his death at 50

In 2026, the music world has already lost several highly influential figures after the passing of the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir and the death of Black Midi co-founder Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin. Tragically, that trend has now continued with another performer who was hugely influential having just passed away.

John Forté, Key Fugees Collaborator and Hip-Hop Figure, Dead at 50

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 05: John Forté attends "Kerouac's Road...