Yele Haiti

Wyclef reps for Haitians-in-need

As the heartwrenching aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti continues to unfold, Haitian-born and Brooklyn-raised rapper, Wyclef Jean is representing his homeland, working through his org, the Yéle Haiti Foundation, to collect major funds. He appeared on CNN immediately after news of the quake broke to ask Americans for their support.


Wyclef's green feet


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Wyclef Academy, anyone?

Wyclef Jean is giving back to his fellow Haitians; the superstar rapper committed build a school in Haiti! With his well-known foundation, Yele Haiti, Wyclef wants to create, as he says, “something that’s sustainable for kids…It’s going to be called the Yéle Center. Hopefully I can start the fundraiser in six months…The next goal is to try to raise money so we can build a physical facility.”