Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home, no signs of foul play or cause of death have been determined.
Police in Chilmark, Massachusetts, confirmed that the Grammy-winning artist was discovered deceased on Monday afternoon, bringing an end to a life marked by both incredible creativity and personal struggles. According to police chief Sean Slavin, there were no indications of foul play or any apparent cause of death at this stage, with the investigation currently underway with the state's medical examiner's office.
Born in New York City, Forté burst onto the music scene as a teenager, making significant contributions to hits like "The Score" for the Fugees and Wyclef Jean's Grammy-nominated album "The Carnival." As a multi-instrumentalist and rapper, he also released several solo albums, including "Poly Sci" and "I John," which featured notable collaborations with artists such as Carly Simon.
Tragedy struck in 2000 when Forté was arrested at Newark International Airport on charges of possession of liquid cocaine and drug trafficking. Despite serving 14 years behind bars, his sentence was commuted after seven years through a presidential intervention by George W. Bush, a move championed by Simon among other prominent figures.
Forté's personal life was marked by significant relationships, including his marriage to photographer Lara Fuller, with whom he had two children. While Forté's untimely passing leaves behind a family and fans, his legacy as a talented musician lives on through the enduring impact of his work.
Police in Chilmark, Massachusetts, confirmed that the Grammy-winning artist was discovered deceased on Monday afternoon, bringing an end to a life marked by both incredible creativity and personal struggles. According to police chief Sean Slavin, there were no indications of foul play or any apparent cause of death at this stage, with the investigation currently underway with the state's medical examiner's office.
Born in New York City, Forté burst onto the music scene as a teenager, making significant contributions to hits like "The Score" for the Fugees and Wyclef Jean's Grammy-nominated album "The Carnival." As a multi-instrumentalist and rapper, he also released several solo albums, including "Poly Sci" and "I John," which featured notable collaborations with artists such as Carly Simon.
Tragedy struck in 2000 when Forté was arrested at Newark International Airport on charges of possession of liquid cocaine and drug trafficking. Despite serving 14 years behind bars, his sentence was commuted after seven years through a presidential intervention by George W. Bush, a move championed by Simon among other prominent figures.
Forté's personal life was marked by significant relationships, including his marriage to photographer Lara Fuller, with whom he had two children. While Forté's untimely passing leaves behind a family and fans, his legacy as a talented musician lives on through the enduring impact of his work.
just heard about John Forté, can't believe he's gone too soon... 50 is way too young. I was listening to "The Score" last week and was thinking 'man this song still holds up'. You know, people always talk about Wyclef's album but I think Forté's input was the real magic there. Not sure what his personal struggles were but it sounds like he had an amazing career despite some rough patches 
. Anyone else growing up in the 90s thinking Fugees was the ultimate jam band? 
like what happened to him? hopefully they find out soon 
just got the news about John Forté... sad dude had it all - talent, friends like Carly Simon and still made those hits 
. But 14 years in jail for a mistake? that's crazy 
. Guess you can't escape your past, but he came back strong and left us with some amazing music 
. RIP John Forté, you'll be missed 
50 is way too young, you know? anyway, I'm not gonna sit here and speculate on the circumstances surrounding his death... yet 
. what's important is that we remember all the good he did through his music - from "The Score" to his solo stuff, it was always so raw and emotional. and let's be real, 14 years in prison ain't nothing to play with either 
. I just hope his family gets the support they need during this tough time 
. And can we talk about how his personal struggles are often overshadowed by the spotlight? Like, yeah, he made some mistakes, but to have that kind of mercy from the government... it's not something you see every day 
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. Hopefully, his music will continue to inspire fans and keep his memory alive 
. His legacy lives on through all the amazing music he made - Poly Sci is one of my fave albums! 
his music lived on but it doesnt make the loss hurt any less my heart goes out to his family especially Lara & their kiddos 
! And can you believe his collaboration with Carly Simon? That's some next-level music right there 
His music was real fire though - still gets me hyped to this day. RIP John Forté, your legacy lives on 
50 is still kinda young to go... like, I know artists live life in the fast lane and all, but John Forté was only just getting started! I mean, he was still releasing new music and collaborating with old mates... it's crazy that we won't get to see what else he had in store for us. 
. What do you guys think about this whole situation?
but then his freedom is restored and he gets to live out the rest of his life doing what he loves... it's crazy how life works like that 
just heard about John Forté's passing, I was in school when "The Score" came out and it was like, who is this talented dude?! 
and that's what matters most. can we get a tribute to him at our school talent show? 