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Former Fugees Producer: Lands New Gig After Prison

 
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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It didn’t take John Forte very long to get back on his feet. The former Fugees producer starts a new gig on March 31, after his release from prison based upon a pardon by former President George W. Bush. Forte was found guilty of possession with the intent to sell 31 pounds of liquid cocaine in 2000. Now, he will be teaching a class at New York City College, according to AllHipHop.com. The rapper will team up with In Arms Reach, a program geared toward providing a positive environment for at-risk teens and children of incarcerated parents. The course will last for 12 weeks with a focus on students ages 12 to 15.—JW