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music57 minutes ago

John Forté Dies at 50, Remembered as Fugees Collaborator and Refugee Camp Pioneer

John Forté, the rapper-producer who helped shape the Fugees era as part of the Refugee Camp All-Stars and contributed to The Score, died at 50 at his Massachusetts home; authorities said there were no signs of foul play and the state medical examiner will investigate. A Rawkus associate who later faced a 2000 drug-trafficking arrest and a 2002 commutation aided by Carly Simon, Forté returned to music with multiple albums and film scoring work before his death.

via pitchfork.com|
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entertainment3 hours ago

Grammy-nominated John Forté dies at 50 in Massachusetts home

Grammy-nominated musician John Forté, known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars, was found dead at his Chilmark, Massachusetts home at age 50. Authorities reported no signs of foul play and the state medical examiner will determine the cause of death. Forté was a multi-instrumentalist and rapper with solo albums and notable collaborations, including with Carly Simon; he previously served prison time on a drug charge, later commuted by President George W. Bush. He is survived by his wife, Lara Fuller, and two children.

via NBC News|
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entertainment5 hours ago

Tributes flow after John Forté's death; Fugees collaborator dies at 50

John Forté, Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars, died at 50 at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts; police say there are no obvious signs of foul play and the state medical examiner is investigating. A New York native and multi-instrumentalist, Forté contributed to The Score and The Carnival and released solo albums including Poly Sci and I John, with his 2021 project Vessels, Angels & Ancestors. He previously faced a 2000 arrest for liquid cocaine that led to a prison sentence later commuted by President George W. Bush. He is survived by his wife Lara Fuller and two children, with tributes pouring in from friends and fellow artists.

via The Guardian|
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obituary1 day ago

Island Mourns as Grammy-Nominated Artist John Forté Dies at 50 in Chilmark

Grammy-nominated recording artist John Forté died suddenly at his Chilmark home on Martha’s Vineyard at age 50; the cause is not yet known and authorities say there is no foul play. Forté was a beloved Island musician who contributed to The Fugees’ The Score, collaborated with Carly Simon and Ben Taylor, and recently scored HBO’s Eyes on the Prize, leaving behind two young children and a close-knit creative community.

via The Martha's Vineyard Times|
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