Wyclef Jean

Apr
6
Fugees Producer Says Reunion Will Happen

Fugees

It’s been over five years since the Fugees performed together, but a reunion could be on the horizon. Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis, who produced the majority of the tracks on the trio’s 1996 Grammy-winning album The Score, claims that it’s only a matter of time before Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel reignite the Fugees flame.

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Mar
21
Wyclef Jean Addresses Rumors Surrounding Haiti Shooting

Wyclef Jean

Shortly after a bullet reportedly grazed his hand during a trip to Haiti, Wyclef Jean is speaking out about his injury. The Haitian musician recounted his brush with death and fired back at rumors that his story was fabricated.

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Mar
20
Wyclef Jean Shot in Hand in Haiti

Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jean has been released from the hospital after being shot in the hand in his native Haiti.

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Jan
14
Video: Wyclef Jean – ‘Earthquake’

Wyclef Jean

Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Haiti earthquake, Wyclef Jean takes it to the studio to rep for his native country in the video for “Earthquake,” a track off his If I Were President: My Haitian Experience EP. Wearing a turquoise-plaid jacket and poised in front of a microphone, the presidential hopeful sings to Mother Earth on the acoustic tune, backed by soulful singers, congo players, and a bassist. Watch Clef’s personal ode to Haiti below.

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Nov
2
Wyclef Jean Preps ‘Haitian Experience’ EP for December

Wyclef Jean

Today may be Election Day, but Wyclef Jean is stretching out his interest in politics to the end of the year. The Haitian singer-songwriter is readying the digital release of a political six-song EP If I Were President: My Haitian Experience, due December 7.

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Oct
21
New Music: Wyclef Jean – ‘Election Time’ + ‘Death Threats’

Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jean reflects on his failed bid for the Haitian presidency on “Death Threats” and “Election Time,” two politically-minded tracks off his 2011 album If I Were President: My Haitian Experience. On the bobbing “Death Threats,” Wyclef reflects on yesteryear, when he waved a flag in the air for his people and is now only faced with threats against his life. The optimistic first single “Election Time” is noticeably brighter, featuring a choir chanting behind him on the chorus. March with Clef by listening below.

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Aug
21
Wyclef Jean Disqualified From Haitian Presidential Campaign

Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jean announced earlier this month that he was ready to hit the presidential campaign trail in Haiti, but today the former Fugees member must accept the fact that he is ineligible to take part in the election.

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Aug
5
Wyclef Jean Announces Official Bid for Haitian Presidency

Wyclef Jean

The rumors are true: Wyclef Jean is officially running for the Haitian presidency. The 40-year-old singer-turned-politician announced his bid earlier this week, after talk surfaced of his involvement in the upcoming elections.

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