Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jean

Hungary HungarysingerMaleb. 19697.9Global Dominance: 0.00%

Wyclef Jean is a Haitian-American musician, producer, and philanthropist best known for his work as a founding member of the Fugees, a Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group. He gained international fame with hits like 'Killing Me Softly' and 'Ready or Not,' which showcased his unique blend of hip-hop, reggae, and R&B. Following the Fugees' success, Jean launched a solo career that produced hits such as 'Hips Don't Lie' with Shakira, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the music industry. In addition to his musical accomplishments, he is known for his humanitarian efforts, particularly in Haiti, following the devastating earthquake in 2010.

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Wyclef Jean is featured in the energetic World Cup song 'Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way)'.

Những ca khúc cổ vũ World Cup hay nhất mọi thời
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-20
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Wyclef Jean joined Hill on guitar for the tribute.

Grammy night dazzles with emotion, spectacle and star power
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-02
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Wyclef Jean participated in a tribute performance at the Grammys for deceased musicians.

Grammy Awards 2026: Bad Bunny und spanisches Album triumphieren
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-02-02
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Wyclef Jean is a Grammy-nominated musician who collaborated with John Forté on the album 'The Carnival'.

John Forté, músico nominado al Grammy, fue encontrado muerto a los 50 años en su casa
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-01-14
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Wyclef Jean joined Lauryn Hill on stage during her concert for a mini Fugees reunion.

At Lauryn Hill’s Massey Hall show, a mini Fugees reunion broke out
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-12-21
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Wyclef Jean sent a video tribute in honor of Jimmy Cliff.

Jimmy Cliff: A celebration of life | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-18
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Wyclef Jean was a prominent member of the Fugees and attempted to run for president of Haiti.

From Fugee to felon: how Pras ‘betrayed his country’ | US crime
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
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Wyclef Jean collaborated with Jimmy Cliff on the album Refugees, which was released shortly before Cliff's passing.

Jimmy Cliff dominates iTunes reggae charts after his passing | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-11-27
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Wyclef Jean collaborated with Jimmy Cliff on the album Refugees, released in 2022.

Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81 | Jimmy Cliff
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24
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Inducting him, Fugees star Wyclef Jean said he'd been inspired by Cliff's success as a young boy growing up in Haiti.

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24
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Wyclef Jean was also a founding member of the Fugees, alongside Pras Michel and Lauryn Hill.

מייסד להקת פוג'יז, פראז מישל, נידון ל-14 שנות מאסר
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-11-21
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Wyclef Jean was a founding member of the Fugees along with Pras Michel.

Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-11-21
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Wyclef Jean made a surprise appearance to perform with Lauryn Hill, delighting the audience.

The Town: Show de Lauryn Hill é lição a artistas que se limitam a reproduzir as próprias músicas
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-09-07
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Anderson has opened for Wyclef Jean in the British Virgin Islands.

Cherine Anderson takes healing walk through ‘The Door’ | Entertainment
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-08-19
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Wyclef Jean surprised the audience by joining Shakira on stage to perform.

Rauw Alejandro y Pitbull, las estrellas invitadas al concierto de Shakira en Nueva Jersey | Música | Entretenimiento
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-05-20
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Wyclef Jean joined Shakira as a guest during her concert in Charlotte, North Carolina.

"A los 19 años me mudé aquí, igual que muchos de ustedes y en busca de un futuro mejor"
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-05-16
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Wyclef Jean performed with Shakira during the concert, captivating the audience.

Alejandro Sanz tras cantar con Shakira en Charlotte
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-05-16
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Wyclef Jean was a former bandmate and lover of Lauryn Hill, who is referenced in her song 'Lost Ones'.

Ready or not, here she comes: Lauryn Hill’s 20 best songs – ranked! | Lauryn Hill
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-08
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Wyclef Jean will be one of the performers at the Casablanca Music Week in June 2025.

Taghazout Bay dévoile son programme d’animation printemps 2025
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2025-04-30
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Wyclef Jean will collaborate with Shakira during her performance of 'Hips Don’t Lie'.

será el 6 de mayo
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-04-29
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Wyclef Jean made an impassioned call for Caribbean unity and strategic investment in youth and technology during his address at the Citizenship by Investment Summit (CIS25).

Wyclef Jean calls for Caribbean unification and investment in youth at CIS25
The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper·UnknownUnknown· 2025-04-28
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The event will conclude with the Caribbean Excellence Awards ceremony featuring international recording artist Wyclef Jean.

Integrity, Stability and Sustainability—CIS2025 offers regional CIU a chance to reset global narrative
The Daily Observer – prominent Antiguan newspaper·UnknownUnknown· 2025-04-10
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Stonebwoy's album features Wyclef Jean, among other artists.

I have no challenger –Stonebwoy on Artiste of the Year race
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-03-27
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