US EditionGrammy-Nominated Musician John Forté Found Dead at 50 in Massachusetts Home
John Forté, 50, was found dead at his Chilmark home; police report no foul play and the cause of death remains under investigation with a prior seizure noted.
- 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.
177 Articles
177 Articles
John Forte, a musician nominated for a Grammy and known for his work with the bands Fugees and Refugee Camp All-Stars, died at the age of 51.
John Forté dead at 50: How a musical prodigy went from poverty to Fugees to prison to Martha's Vineyard
John Forté, a Grammy-nominated musician who saw a 14-year federal prison sentence commuted halfway through by President George W. Bush, was found dead at home.
International media like People and The World confirmed the death of a famous American musician, who was found alive in the kitchen of his home in Massachusetts. This is John Forté, nominated for several Grammy awards and recognized for his work with Fugees and Refugee Camp All-Star, reported El Mundo. According to People, Forté, 50 years old, was found lifeless by a neighbor of his and until the time of this publication the cause of his death i…
John Forté's Family: All About the Late Musician's Wife Lara and 2 Kids
John Forté, who died on Jan. 12, was a husband and father to two childrenJohn Forté/Instagram (2) John Forté with his wife Lara and their daughter in November 2019 ; John Forté© with his son in April 2025.NEED TO KNOWJohn Forté was married to his wife, Lara Fuller, for nearly nine years before he died on Jan. 12The recording artist and the photographer welcomed two children together: daughter Wren and son HaileForté frequently shared pictures …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
