Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jean’s Haiti foundation falls under criticism for spending practices

Daniel S Levine
11/28/2011
Wyclef Jean at the premiere of 'Five' at the Skylight studio on September 26 2011 in New York City

Wyclef Jean's charity under fire again for alleged misuse of funds

Gina DiFalco
11/28/2011
Musician Wyclef Jean arrives at the Apollo Theater's Spring Gala Benefit honoring Stevie Wonder in New York City June 13, 2011. REUTERS/Stephen Chernin (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Celebrity Birthdays, October 17

Deborah Kim
10/16/2011

Happy birthday Eminem, Wyclef Jean and Michael McKean!

Eminem, 39

Wyclef Jean Hit by Bullet Amidst Haiti Election Events

Ellen Stodola
3/22/2011
The singer was hit in the hand over the weekend in Haiti.

Most of the events surrounding the runoff presidential election in Haiti are going off without a hitch, but singer Wyclef Jean experienced a scare over the weekend when he was hit by a bullet in the hand while in Haiti. Luckily, the wound was superficial.

CNN reports that Jean was in Haiti helping to get votes for presidential candidate, Michel Martelly who is also a singer.

Wyclef Jean 'Fine, Undeterred' After Being Shot in Hand on Eve of Presidential Election in Haiti

Gina DiFalco
3/21/2011

In a bizarre turn of events, hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean was visiting his homeland of Haiti on Saturday and was subsequently shot in the hand.

Jean was in Haiti for Sunday’s presidential runoff election, as he’s been supporting the presidential campaign of musician Michel Martelly. Martelly is pinned against former first lady Mirlande Manigat.

The former Fugees rapper told CNN that in Port-au-Prince Saturday night, before realizing he was “grazed by a bullet,” he heard "the sound of the boom."

Wycelf Jean Grazed By Bullet in Haiti

Lauren Cafarell
3/21/2011

Rapper Wycelf Jean was grazed by a bullet on Saturday night while visiting Port-au-Prince, Haiti for the nation's runoff election for president.

The former Fugees rapper claims he heard "the sound of the boom" and then realized he was "grazed by a bullet," CNN reports.

Wyclef Jean Shot in Hand

Katelyn Helgemoe
3/20/2011

Wyclef Jean was shot in the hand Saturday in his native country of Haiti.

"I have confirmed from Wyclef that he was immediately taken to the hospital, treated for a minor graze to his hand and released," his spokesperson told Us Magazinein a statement, adding, "He is fine."

Wyclef Jean Supports Fellow Musician in Haitian Presidential Election

Eric Gordon
2/17/2011
The hip-hop star will campaign ‘on and off’ with his friend.

Jean announced on Wednesday he supports his longtime friend and popular Kompa dance music star Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly, according to ABC News.

The former Fugees front man had presidential aspirations of his own, but was forced to abandon his candidacy after electoral authorities ruled he did not meet residency requirements. Now he may provide the boost Martelly needs to defeat his opponent, 70-year-old former Haitian first lady Mirlande Manigat.

Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys Among the Most Charitable Celebrities in 2010

April Chieffo
12/23/2010
Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys top the list of most charitable celebrities in 2010, along with many other notable names.

Celebs Who Have Claimed "Exhaustion"

Amanda Betts
11/7/2010

It seems like a fairly common occurrence - a celebrity needs to be hospitalized or checks themselves into rehab and their reps just blame it on exhaustion.

Freep.com has compiled a list of these "famously exhausted celebrities."

First off? Wyclef Jean. He was hospitalized just last month, claiming exhaustion.

Next? Lindsey Lohan. She's on run five of rehab, blaming it on exhaustion. She's currently undergoing treatment at the Betty Ford Center in California.

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