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AP / Ramon Espinosa

Wyclef Claims ‘Trickery’ Blocked His Presidential Bid

It’s not looking likely that Fugee alumnus and Haitian presidential wannabe Wyclef Jean will be successful in his quest to become his homeland’s next head of state. But that doesn’t mean he’s going down without a fight.

Posted on Aug 24, 2010 READ MORE  |  3 COMMENTS


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AP / Diane Bondareff

Jean in ‘Hiding’ While Awaiting Presidential Run

Former Fugee Wyclef Jean is making the most of his professed intent to become president of his native Haiti. Since announcing his bid for Haiti’s highest office, he’s met some resistance, including from an irked Sean Penn ... (continued)

Posted on Aug 18, 2010 READ MORE  |  4 COMMENTS


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AP / Diane Bondareff

Former Fugee Has High Hopes for Haitian Presidency

Musician and native Haitian Wyclef Jean, who also represents one-third of the Fugees himself, is pondering a bid to become Haiti’s next president. Jean, who made pleas for his homeland after last winter’s earthquake ... (continued)

Posted on Jul 28, 2010 READ MORE  |  4 COMMENTS


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AP / Diane Bondareff

Wyclef Jean Defends Charity, Makes Plea for Haiti

After spending three days in his earthquake-ravaged homeland, Haitian-born musician and onetime Fugee Wyclef Jean addressed the press in New York with a mixture of sorrow for his country and defiance about allegations that he had misappropriated funds intended to go to his foundation, Yele Haiti, in the past.

Posted on Jan 18, 2010 READ MORE  |  4 COMMENTS


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