Grammy-nominated musician John Forté found dead at 50 in Massachusetts home
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and Refugee Camp All-Stars, has died at age 50 in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts.
- Police reported no signs of foul play or an apparent cause of death, with the state medical examiner’s office investigating the case.
- Forté gained fame in his early 20s contributing to the Fugees’ Grammy-winning album "The Score" and Wyclef Jean’s Grammy-nominated "The Carnival," and also released solo albums like "Poly Sci" and "I John."
- In 2000, Forté was arrested for drug trafficking and sentenced to 14 years in prison, but his sentence was
