Fugee's John Forte Issued Pardon By President Bush

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Published: Tuesday - November 25, 2008
Words by Allen Starbury

John Forte (Photo: Rolling Stone)

President Bush issued 14 pardons on Monday (November 24), and among them was rapper/producer John Forte, famous for his work with multi-platinum group the Fugees.

Forte was arrested at the Newark International Airport in 2000 on possession with intent to distribute cocaine and conspiracy to distribute charges, after police discovered two briefcases filled with liquid cocaine that were estimated to be worth $1.4 million.

The rapper was sentenced to a mandatory minimum sentence of 14 years. But, due to the pardon, he will be released December 22 after serving just over seven years.

He will, however, be required to serve five years of supervised probation.

Forte, now 33, has previously co-wrote two songs on the Fugees breakout 1996 album, The Score, and also went on to release two solo albums.

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COMMENTS (9)

Bill Says:
Saturday - December 20, 2008 at 7:58am

Quite frankly, if he's dealing coke then he should stay in prison for the full sentence. I don't care if he's black or not. I'm black too. I don't like people that deal poison to others. And, he was probably selling this shit to other black people.

E-Wizzle Says:
Friday - November 28, 2008 at 2:09pm

got damn...can mu'fuccaz just be happy that a young nigga (Forte) is gettin' released early...Yall startin' to sound just like these wicked ass white folks by just spewin' hate out ya mouths every chance u get...YES FUC BUSH, but damn niggaz/bitches, we gettin' one of our own outta prison early...How the fuc is that a negative...u simple minded mu'fuccas need to grow up.

haha Says:
Wednesday - November 26, 2008 at 4:36pm

"bush is only doing this shit cause he is trying to do someting to make himself look good before his run as president is over. bush thinks by pardoning people it gonna make everyone forget about his blood for oil war." hahahaha, you're a dumb ass

Philly-O Says:
Wednesday - November 26, 2008 at 8:30am

Umm, gb2069, Presidents always pardon hundreds of people at the end of their Presidency. It's been going on for a lot longer than you and I have been alive. Get some knowledge.

Doogy Says:
Wednesday - November 26, 2008 at 3:45am

Whatever the case it's a good look for Forte!!!

Sonny Black Says:
Tuesday - November 25, 2008 at 4:57pm

Carly Simon, who is in the music industry, has been lobbying for years on Forte's behalf to Ted Kennedy and Orin Hatch (2 US Senators). They called in the favor to the Bush. Bush came through. Forte lucky to get out though.

gb2069 Says:
Tuesday - November 25, 2008 at 1:49pm

big g money bags - bush is only doing this shit cause he is trying to do someting to make himself look good before his run as president is over. bush thinks by pardoning people it gonna make everyone forget about his blood for oil war.

smart n sexy Says:
Tuesday - November 25, 2008 at 1:10pm

big g i dont think that it is suspiscious, just coincidence that a "celebrity" was cosen out of the bunch to be pardoned. hopefully he is done with the drugs and able to get on his feet and earn a living displaying his talent.

big g money bags Says:
Tuesday - November 25, 2008 at 12:31am

does anyone else find this shit straight suspicious? how the fuck does the prez know john forte? it wasnt like he was set-up, he had the coke in his possession. I'm glad the brotha is getting released, but something is awry like a muthafucka.

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