Montreal-born artist Forest Blakk opens up about difficult past

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Montreal-born artist Forest Blakk opens up about difficult past

“I was homeless,” said singer songwriter Forest Blakk, as his tour made a stop in his hometown of Montreal. He opened up about some of his most difficult moments and how they shaped him and his career. Adriana Gentile reports.

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