More than two weeks have passed since John Forté, a Grammy-nominated rapper who rose to fame in the 1990s, died. The 50-year-old was found dead on Jan. 12 in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, per ...

John Forté, an influential collaborator behind the Fugees, has died at 50, leaving behind a legacy tied to one of hip-hop’s most defining groups. Wyclef Jean reflected on John Forté’s lasting impact ...

He seemed destined for a glittering career, working with the Fugees and solo, then landed in prison. After a presidential ...

The producer died at his home in Massachusetts, according to police ...

Once a prominent member of the Refugee Camp All-Stars, John Forte, died at 50 on January 12, 2026, as per the Vineyard Gazette. The musician turned film producer, Forte, passed away at his Chilmark, ...

The sudden death of John Forté has reopened one of hip-hop’s most complex and bittersweet stories. The Grammy-nominated rapper and producer, best known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead at ...

Chilmark Police reportedly confirmed that Forté passed away in his home on Chilmark Island and was discovered by a neighbor on the kitchen floor on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Lauryn Hill is honoring the life and legacy of John Forté, her longtime collaborator and a key figure in the Fugees extended creative circle, following news of his death.

John Forté, a Grammy-nominated musician who saw a 14-year federal prison sentence commuted halfway through by President ...