Lauryn Hill Remembers John Forté, 50, With Personal Tribute After Sudden Death
Hill's tribute recalls his Fugees-era contributions, a recent onstage reunion, the shock of his loss.
Overview
- Hill posted a January 15 Instagram tribute with throwback photos and memories from their early New York City years.
- She said she introduced Forté to Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel, after which he joined the Refugee Camp collective tied to the Fugees.
- Forté was credited on The Score and is widely noted for producing the Fugees track “Fu-Gee-La.”
- Hill wrote that Forté rejoined her onstage during the Miseducation anniversary tour and that they had spoken only weeks before his passing.
- Forté died at 50 after a sudden passing at his home on January 12, and no official cause of death has been released.