Wyclef Jean

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Years Active: 1999-2008

Member of: The Fugees

Influenced by: Black Sheep, Bob Marley, The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, Arrested Development, Jungle Brothers, Digable Planets

Genre: Hip-Hop

Biography: Lead Fugees rapper and sometime guitarist Wyclef Jean was the first member of his group to embark on a solo career, and he ...

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Nov 10 2009 5:00AM by Sharks

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The Boombox Music Blog: According to XXL Magazine, mixtape king DJ Drama has collaborated on a project with Wyclef that is rumored to drop ... today (Nov. 10.) "It's Wyclef's first all around hip-hop project since 'The Carnival," Drama told XXL. "He called me like, ... Read more

 
Nov 09 2009 6:30AM by John D. Luerssen

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Spinner: Bono and Wyclef Jean will both be honored this month with the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights' Ripple of Hope Award. Presented at the Center's annual dinner on Nov. 18, the organization intends to recognize the bold leadership ... Read more

 
Sep 29 2009 13:15PM by Georgette Cline

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The Boombox Music Blog: Among the titles Wyclef Jean currently holds -- Grammy winner, rapper, producer, humanitarian -- he hopes to add college graduate to the list. Speaking at the Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, DC on Saturday, the ... Read more

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