Wyclef Jean, rapper and former Fugees member, was born 57 years ago
Fifty-seven years ago, on October 17, 1969, Wyclef Jean was born in Croix-des-Bouquets. A rapper, singer, guitarist, and producer, he became one of the most well-known Haitian artists in the world.
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From Croix-des-Bouquets to Brooklyn
The son of a pastor, he left for the United States at age nine and joined his family in Brooklyn. There he met Pras Michel, his childhood friend. In high school in New Jersey, he learned to play the guitar and studied jazz. He later attended the Berklee College of Music.
The Fugees Adventure
In 1989, with Pras Michel and Lauryn Hill, he formed The Translators, who changed their name to Fugees in 1994. The group released Blunted on Reality in 1994, followed by The Score in 1996. In 1997, Wyclef Jean launched his solo career with The Carnival.
A Solo Career and Commitment to Haiti
He wrote My Love Is Your Love for Whitney Houston in 1999. In 2004, Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101 was released, and in 2005 he sang with Shakira on Hips Don't Lie. He won a total of three Grammy Awards. In 2005, he founded Yéle Haiti. On August 5, 2010, he announced his candidacy for president, which the Provisional Electoral Council refused due to his place of residence. He was awarded the rank of Grand Officer in the National Order of Honor and Merit.
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