Grammy-nominated R&B singer John Forté was found dead Monday afternoon, Jan. 12, in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts

A native of New York City, Forté was a musical prodigy who broke through in his early 20s as a contributor to the Fugees' Grammy-winning "The Score" and to Wyclef Jean's Grammy-nominated “The Carnival.

John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars among others, has died at age 50. He was found dead Monday afternoon in his home in Chilmark,

"John Forte was a dearest friend, an incredible musician and artist, and a vital, luminous soul," one tribute read.

John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician, producer, and close collaborator with the influential hip-hop group Fugees, was found dead in his Massachusetts home at 50.

John Forté, the musician known for his work with Fugees and Wyclef Jean, has died. He was 50. Massachusetts’ Chilmark Police confirmed to Variety that Forté died yesterday at approximately 2:25 p.m.,

Chilmark, Massachusetts, police said in a statement that there were no signs of foul play or "readily apparent cause of death."

John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.