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Wyclef Jean Owes IRS More Than $5 Million
Wyclef Jean Owes IRS More Than $5 Million
Wyclef Jean Owes IRS More Than $5 Million
When news surfaced that Wyclef Jean intended to run for presidential office in Haiti, there was an immediate report published by the Smoking Gun that revealed the former Fugee owed more than $2 million in back taxes. CBS News has now learned Jean is in debt for way more than that initial sum...
Wyclef’s Former Partner Pras Opposes Presidential Bid
Wyclef’s Former Partner Pras Opposes Presidential Bid
Wyclef’s Former Partner Pras Opposes Presidential Bid
In a controversial move, popular rapper/singer Wyclef Jean has announced that he will run for president in Haiti's upcoming election. Though Wyclef said that he felt compelled to run by the people of his earthquake-stricken homeland, he is already facing opposition from a source very close to home; his former partner-in-rhyme in The Fugees and fellow Haitian, Pras Michel...
Wyclef Resigns From Yele Haiti Foundation
Wyclef Resigns From Yele Haiti Foundation
Wyclef Resigns From Yele Haiti Foundation
In preparation for his upcoming run in the Haitian presidential campaign, Wyclef Jean has stepped down from his position as leader of the Yéle Haiti Foundation. Jean, who has helmed the organization since its 2005 launch, released a statement explaining his decision to resign. "I am...
Wyclef to Announce Bid for Haitian Presidency on ‘Larry King’
Wyclef to Announce Bid for Haitian Presidency on ‘Larry King’
Wyclef to Announce Bid for Haitian Presidency on ‘Larry King’
Rumors of Wyclef's potential bid for the Haitian presidency are set to become reality on Thursday, Aug. 5, when the former Fugees star makes his official announcement on CNN's 'Larry King Live.' Last month, Jean revealed to CNN that he had already filled out the required paperwork to run for president, and this week former Haitian parliamentary leader, Pierre Eric Jean-Jacques confirmed the news..
Wyclef’s Presidential Bid Confirmed by Source
Wyclef’s Presidential Bid Confirmed by Source
Wyclef’s Presidential Bid Confirmed by Source
According to reports, Wyclef Jean has confirmed that he will run for president of Haiti in this year's election. The 37-year-old rapper/activist was integral in the fund-raising after his home country's tragic earthquake earlier this year, raising over $10 million via his Yele Haiti foundation, and inspiring countless artists to support the country's cause...
Is Wyclef Running for President of Haiti?
Is Wyclef Running for President of Haiti?
Is Wyclef Running for President of Haiti?
Wyclef Jean has made Haiti his top priority since the country experienced a devastating earthquake earlier this year on January 12. The hip-hop star and philanthropist has raised a significant amount of money through his Yele Haiti Foundation, which was founded in 2005 but sprung into action after the national disaster captured the world's attention...
Wyclef Details ‘The Day After’ in New Track for Haiti
Wyclef Details ‘The Day After’ in New Track for Haiti
Wyclef Details ‘The Day After’ in New Track for Haiti
As the anniversary of the catastrophic earthquake in Haiti just passed the six month mark, musician/activist Wyclef Jean continues to bring the devastation in his home country to light. Clef has penned a new single titled 'The Day After' that poetically details the dilapidated remains of his home country and is expected to appear on his upcoming album, 'The Haitian Experience...
Wyclef Jean Provides Haiti Update in CNN Editorial
Wyclef Jean Provides Haiti Update in CNN Editorial
Wyclef Jean Provides Haiti Update in CNN Editorial
Wyclef Jean has taken to CNN's website to provide an update on relief efforts in Haiti at the six-month anniversary of the country's devastating earthquake. As has been reported throughout the week, it's not going so well. Progress is nearly non-existent and Bill Clinton recently revealed that only 10 percent of promised donations across the globe have actually come through...

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