Latest Wyclef Jean News - Page 2


Wyclef Jean Blasts Allegations Shooting Story Is Fabricated

Rapper Wyclef Jean has hit out at allegations suggesting he fabricated the story of his shooting in Haiti, accusing critics of spreading false rumours to purposely discredit him.The former Fugees star was travelling through the...

Wyclef Jean Shot

Wyclef Jean has been shot.The former Fugees frontman was hit in the hand on the eve of presidential elections in his native Haiti yesterday (19.03.11). Wyclef had travelled to the Caribbean country to raise support...

Wyclef Shot During Election Trip To Haiti

Rapper Wyclef Jean has been shot in the hand in his native Haiti.The former Fugees star, who lives in the U.S., travelled to the country earlier this week (begs14Mar11) to lend his support to presidential...

Jean And Penn Unite For Haiti

WYCLEF JEAN and SEAN PENN are pals again - they've put their recent spat behind them in a united bid to promote aid efforts in Haiti.The Fugees star fell out with the Milk actor after...

Jean To Play Online Concert For Egypt

WYCLEF JEAN has announced plans to broadcast a free concert over the internet in a show of support for protesters in Egypt.The former Fugees star has been moved by footage of the uprising in Egypt,...

Jean's Charity Finances Under Further Scrutiny

WYCLEF JEAN's troubled Yele Haiti charity is under further financial scrutiny amid reports the organisation's vice president received a $42,000 (£28,000) salary increase in 2009.According to tax filings obtained by the New York Post, Zakiya...

Wyclef And Kardashian To Host Holiday Fundraiser For Haiti

WYCLEF JEAN is teaming up with socialite KIM KARDASHIAN to continue raising funds for Haiti and bring some holiday cheer to the victims of the January (10) earthquake by hosting a charity auction.The stars will...

Jean Brands Haiti Election A 'Fraud'

WYCLEF JEAN has waded into the debate over Sunday's (28Nov10) election in Haiti - branding the polling day a "fraud" and joining calls for votes to be re-cast.The former Fugees star applied to run for...

Wyclef Ruled Ineligible For Haitian Presidency Run

Hip-hop star WYCLEF JEAN has been told to put his political plans on hold - Haitian lawmakers have ruled he's ineligible to run for presidential office, according to reports.The former Fugees star went into hiding...

Jean: 'Don't Rule Me Out Of Presidential Race'

WYCLEF JEAN is adamant he is still in the running for the Haiti presidency, dismissing a spate of rumours he has been booted out of the race ahead of the official candidacy announcement.The former Fugees...

Jean Receiving Death Threats Over Haiti Presidency Bid

WYCLEF JEAN is receiving anonymous death threats after his bid for presidency in his native Haiti provoked fury from some locals.The former Fugees frontman announced his plans to run for office earlier this month (Aug10),...

Jean Slams Penn's Criticism Of Haiti Presidential Campaign

Rapper-turned-politician WYCLEF JEAN has fired back at SEAN PENN after the actor criticised his decision to run as president of Haiti, insisting he has "sweat blood" for his native country.The Fugees star officially launched his...

Jean Hit With Tax Bill

WYCLEF JEAN was hit with a massive $2.1 million (£1.4 million) tax bill just weeks before he announced his decision to enter Haiti's presidential race.The Fugees star filed papers on Thursday (05Aug10) to make his...

Pras Not Supporting Wyclef's Haiti Bid

WYCLEF JEAN's former FUGEES co-star PRAS is refusing to support the rapper's bid to become the next Haitian president - he has sided with the opposition instead.On Thursday (05Aug10), Jean confirmed plans to run for...

Trina Donating Cosmetics Profits To Haitian Charity

Rapper TRINA is teaming up with WYCLEF JEAN's sister to donate a portion of the proceeds from her new cosmetics venture to charity.The hip-hop star recently unveiled plans to launch her Amazin' Cosmetics line, which...

Wyclef Treats Injured Haitians To Shopping Spree

WYCLEF JEAN has treated three young Haitian amputees to $1,000 (£670) shopping sprees after flying them to America to receive critical medical care.The rapper was devastated when his native Haiti was struck by a massive...

Jean Welcomes Injured Haitians To U.s.

Rapper WYCLEF JEAN has welcomed injured victims of Haiti's devastating earthquake to the U.S., where they will receive critical medical care.Margarette Pierre and Chantal Mori, both 17, lost their arms, while eight-year-old Farah Maurice lost...

Wyclef Demands Better Education In Haiti

WYCLEF JEAN has called for better education in his native Haiti to help rebuild the nation following the devastating earthquake in January (10).The former Fugees star insists the massive tremor "gives Haiti a new slate"...

Jean Lends Jolie Haircare Tips

ANGELINA JOLIE has taken heed of hair care tips from rapper WYCLEF JEAN to help tame and style her Ethiopian daughter's hair.The Hollywood beauty adopted Zahara in 2005, when she was just six months old,...

Wyclef Stars Sos Haiti Telethon With Musical Tribute To His Homeland

WYCLEF JEAN opened Friday night's (05Feb10) SOS Save OurSelves - Help For Haiti benefit in Miami, Florida with a musical tribute to his homeland.Performing in English and his native tongue, the former Fugees star shared...

Quincy Jones' Haiti Track Recorded

Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Eminem and Bono are among stars who have recorded vocals for charity single 'We Are the World'. The song, originally a hit in 1985 for an all-star line-up led by its...

Jean Wants Answers From Un Over Haiti Tear Gas Use

WYCLEF JEAN is planning to complain to the head of the United Nations (U.N.) amid allegations officials used tear gas to maintain order while handing out food to victims of the Haiti earthquake.The former Fugees...

Jean's Volunteer Shot Dead By Desperate Haitian

Hip-hop star WYCLEF JEAN was forced to deal with another tragedy while helping desperate survivors of the Haiti earthquake, after a volunteer for his Yele Haiti foundation was shot dead in a car-jacking.The former Fugees...

Wyclef Was A U2 Fan As A Teen

WYCLEF JEAN almost became a rocker instead of a rapper, after becoming obsessed with U2 as a teenager growing up in New York.The former Fugees star moved to Brooklyn from his native Haiti when he...

Wyclef Rules Out Fugees Reunion

WYCLEF JEAN is adamant the FUGEES will never reform - despite insisting bandmate LAURYN HILL is the most talented woman he has ever worked with.The hip-hop trio enjoyed success in the 1990s, winning critical acclaim...

Wyclef And Wife Renew Vows

WYCLEF JEAN and his wife CLAUDINETTE celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary in August (09) by renewing their vows.The couple dressed in white and stepped down the aisle all over again in a lavish ceremony in...

Wyclef Fills Festival Slot For Sick Hill

WYCLEF JEAN is stepping in to replace his former FUGEES bandmate LAURYN HILL as a headlining act at Switzerland's upcoming Montreux Jazz Festival after she pulled out citing illness.The Doo Wop (That Thing) star scrapped...

Wyclef Joins Clinton For Haiti Tour

Rapper WYCLEF JEAN is touring his native Haiti with former U.S. president BILL CLINTON in a bid to raise international awareness about the poverty-stricken country. The Fugees star, who arrived in Haiti on Wednesday (11Mar09), was...

Jean Records Venus Williams Theme

Former FUGEES star WYCLEF JEAN has recorded a track for tennis player VENUS WILLIAMS to use as her theme at the U.S Open. The singer/songwriter recorded 'Venus (I'm Ready)' as a tribute to Williams -...

Wyclef's Open Marriage

Rapper WYCLEF JEAN and his wife MARIE have an open marriage, and they both allow each other to cheat. The star refuses to reveal details of the couple's arrangement - but insists they turn a...

Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jean Quick Links

News Pictures Video Film Footage Quotes RSS
Advertisement
Advertisement
Artists
Actors
    Filmmakers
      Artists
      Bands
        Musicians
          Artists
          Celebrities
             
              Artists
              Interviews