Name: Wyclef Jean
Birth Name: 
Nelust Wyclef Jean
Birth Date: 
October 17, 1972
Birth Place: 
La Plaine, Haiti
Occupation: 
Musician / Producer
Relationship Status: 
Married to Marie Claudinette Pierre-Jean
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Sean Penn Questions Wyclef's Presidential Run

Posted Friday August 6, 2010 8:01 AM GMT

Given the devastation in his homeland of Haiti, Wyclef Jean has declared his candidacy for the office of President. But Sean Penn isn’t convinced it’s a good idea.

The “Mystic River” actor has been heavily involved in the earthquake relief efforts from the start and he says he’s not sure Jean’s presidency is the answer.

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Wyclef Jean: Motivated By Haiti Earthquake

Posted Thursday August 5, 2010 4:01 PM GMT

Having recently made clear his Presidential campaign plans in Haiti, Wyclef Jean has since spoken up about his newfound political ambitions.

Over the past week, the “Gone Til November” rapper has given a number of interviews and has explained his motivation behind wanting to take over one of the most challenging jobs in the Western Hemisphere.

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Wyclef Jean Confirms Haiti Presidential Plans

Posted Wednesday August 4, 2010 8:30 AM GMT

He’s been working overtime to help the people of his home country of Haiti as they recover from the devastating earthquake earlier this year, and now Wyclef Jean is taking it to the next level.

The Fugees hitmaker has confirmed that he’ll be running for the office of President of Haiti at this year’s election.

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Wyclef Jean: Haiti’s Next President?

Posted Tuesday July 27, 2010 1:29 PM GMT

When disaster struck Haiti in the form of a devastating earthquake earlier this year, Wyclef Jean jumped to the aid of his homeland.

And now it seems the former Fugees hitmaker is contemplating running for the office of Haiti’s president this November.

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Wyclef Jean Joins Forces with Al Sharpton

Posted Wednesday January 27, 2010 10:14 PM GMT

Showing his support for Yele, Wyclef Jean was spotted at a press conference held at the National Action Network Headquarters in Harlem, New York City on Wednesday (January 27).

The “Gone Till November” singer along with Rev. Al Sharpton spoke in behalf of the humanitarian and relief organization.

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Wyclef Jean Defends Yele Organization

Posted Tuesday January 19, 2010 3:40 PM GMT

He’s working overtime to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti, and Wyclef Jean says his Yele organization has always been on the up and up.

During a news conference yesterday, the Fugees hitmaker tearfully defended his charity, saying that while they’ve had a few slip-ups, they’re definitely not corrupt.

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Wyclef Jean's Plea for Haiti Relief

Posted Sunday January 17, 2010 9:06 PM GMT

Doing everything in his power to help the people of his homeland, Wyclef Jean took some time off from his disaster relief in Haiti to shoot a Haiti Relief Fund message in Miami Beach on Saturday (January 16).

Holding his guitar, the former Fugees hitmaker found the perfect outdoor spot at the Fontainebleau Hotel - proceeding to film his plea for everyone around the world to pitch in on the critical cause.

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Petra Nemcova and Wyclef Jean Head to Haiti

Posted Wednesday November 14, 2007 6:02 PM GMT

No, it’s not what you think… Wyclef Jean, who is well-known for helping out his native land Haiti, was joined by fellow celebrity/philanthropist Petra Nemcova on a recent trip to the impoverished Caribbean island.

They were there to work on a restaurant project being initiated by Jean’s charity group Yele Haiti. The establishment will be a boost in the local economy, employing fifteen women, and giving the townies a place to hang out.

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