Wyclef Jean Shot
Former Fugees frontman-turned-humanitarian Wyclef Jean was hospitalized Sunday after being show in the hand
on the eve of presidential elections in the earthquake-ravaged region of Haiti.
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Wyclef Jean Brown University Fellowship
It’s not the Haitian presidency, but rapper Wyclef Jean is about to take on a new leadership role here in the States.
Administrators at Rhode Island’s Ivy League institution Brown University has tapped the musician-turned-humanitarian as a visiting fellow in its Department of Africana Studies for the 2010-2011 academic year, Reuters said Tuesday.
The Grammy winner, 37, will engage in activities related to its Haiti Initiative, including lectures, faculty conversations, and classes.
Clef made his first visit to campus Monday, at which time he attended two inaugural lecturers.
Wyclef Hospitalized
A failed presidential bid and a feud with Sean Penn can sure wipe a guy out.
Wyclef Jean Not Ready To Give Up Presidential Bid
Wyclef Jean said Sunday he has no plans to ditch his presidential bid in Haiti despite a decision by the courts to disqualify him from the race.
On Friday, Aug. 20, Haitian electoral officials ruled the the Grammy-winning former Fugee is ineligible to run as a presidential candidate because he doesn’t reside on the island, but the singer-songwriter plans to fight for the right to stand.
Miss Haiti Sarodj Bertin Slams Wyclef’s Bid For President
A young lawyer nationally recognized as one of the most beautiful women in Haiti is none too pleased by Wyclef Jean’s plan to seek the highest office in the land.
Pras Not Backing Wyclef’s Haitian Presidential Campaign
Wyclef wants to be president of Haiti. The “Gone To November” hitmaker currently regarded as the front-runner in the country’s election, set for Nov. 28. However, the bid hasn’t come without a bit of scrutiny. ‘Clef’s childhood friend and former Fugees bandmate Pras Michael — also a Haitian-American — has been on the frontlines of blasting Jean’s run for The National Palace since he announced his candidacy Thursday.
Wyclef Jean Is Running For President Of Haiti
On Thursday, hip-hop star Wyclef Jean submitted the paperwork to run for president of Haiti, thrusting himself into what is expected to be a highly competitive race and ending years of speculation about his political ambitions.
Wyclef For President Of Haiti!
Wyclef Jean is throwing his fitted cap into the ring to become the next president of Haiti.
This week, Jean confirmed to Time.com that he will run for President of Haiti in this year’s Nov. 28 election.
Wyclef Haiti President?
President ‘Clef?
Wyclef Jean is mulling a career change — one that could make him president of his earthquake-ravaged homeland.
Wyclef Jean Accused Of Paying Mistress With Yele Haiti Funds
A former employee of ex-Fugee star Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti Foundation is spilling the tea on some of the hip-hop star’s “side deals.”
‘Clef has been accused stealing funds from his Yele Haiti charity group, and that he used funds from the organization to pay an alleged mistress a six-figure salary, according to a new scoop from Gawker.com. Read the rest of this entry »
