US EditionGrammy-Nominated Musician John Forté Found Dead at 50 in Massachusetts Home
John Forté, known for collaborations with the Fugees, was found dead with no foul play suspected; the state medical examiner is investigating the cause of death.
- John Forté, a Grammy-nominated rapper and producer, was found unresponsive at his home in Martha's Vineyard at age 50, according to local authorities.
- Forté managed a seizure condition and had been taking prescribed medication for it prior to his death, as confirmed by family friends.
- He is known for his work on The Fugees' album The Score and had a sentence for a 2001 drug conviction commuted in 2008 by President George W. Bush.
- Forté is survived by two children and leaves behind a legacy in hip-hop as both an artist and advocate.
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Grammy-nominated American musician John Forte, known for his collaborations with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars, has died at the age of 50. He was found dead at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, on Monday afternoon, January 11. Chilmark Police Chief Sean Slavin said in a statement that there were no signs of violence and "no apparent cause of death." Photo: APThe body has been turned over to the state medical examiner's office, whi…
He was nominated for a prestigious Grammy Award. He is famous for his successful collaboration with the band Fugees and singer Wyclef Jean. He has released several albums himself. On Monday, January 12, however, producer, rapper, singer and musician John Forté died. He was found in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, with no signs of life. He was fifty years old.
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mannheim24.deHe influenced the sound of the Fugees and after a conviction for drug possession he fought back into music life: now rapper and producer John Forté died at the age of 50.
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