1975 - 2026
John Forté American Rapper
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Rest in Peace John Forté.
Passed away on 12th January, 2026 aged 50.
John Forté dating history
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John Forté was previously married to Lara Fuller (2017 - 2026).
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American Rapper John Forté was born on 30th January, 1975 in Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA and passed away on 12th Jan 2026 Chilmark, Massachusetts, USA aged 50. He is most remembered for his pivotal contributions to the Fugees' landmark album The Score, his solo work blending hip-hop with soul and rock, and his distinctive sound with the Refugee Camp All-Stars; he gained further notoriety for his high-profile drug arrest, 14-year prison sentence (commuted by President Bush), and advocacy for his release by figures like Carly Simon. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
John Forté is a member of the following lists: People from Brooklyn, 1975 births and Rappers from New York City.
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Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
9 years
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Details
| First Name |
John
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| Last Name |
Forté
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| Birthday |
30th January, 1975
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| Birthplace |
Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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| Died |
12th January, 2026
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| Place of Death |
Chilmark, Massachusetts, USA
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Rapper, record producer
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| Occupation |
Rapper
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| Claim to Fame |
his pivotal contributions to the Fugees' landmark album The Score, his solo work blending hip-hop with soul and rock, and his distinctive sound with the Refugee Camp All-Stars; he gained further notoriety for his high-profile drug arrest, 14-year prison sentence (commuted by President Bush), and advocacy for his release by figures like Carly Simon
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Hip Hop
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| Year(s) Active |
1989–2003, 2008–present, 1989–2001, 2008–present, 1989–2001, 2008–2026
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| Record Label |
EMI Records, Columbia Records
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| Associated Acts |
Fugees, Refugee Camp All-Stars, Wyclef Jean, P.M. Dawn, Ky-Mani Marley
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| Official Websites |
http://www.johnforte.com/
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John Forté (January 30, 1975 – January 12, 2026) was an American recording artist and producer. He is best known for being a member of the musical collective Refugee Camp All-Stars, for his collaborations "We Trying to Stay Alive" (with Wyclef Jean) and "Rumble in the Jungle" (with the Fugees, A Tribe Called Quest and Busta Rhymes), and for his production work on The Score (1996), which received critical acclaim and earned Forté a Grammy Award nomination. In 1998, he released his debut studio album, Poly Sci.
