Wyclef Jean, a Haitian musician, record producer, and politician, was born on October 17, 1969, in Croix-des-Bouquets. At the tender age of nine, Jean made the significant decision to relocate to the United States with his family, a move that would shape the trajectory of his life. He would go on to spend a considerable amount of time in the country, where he would ultimately find fame as a member of the highly acclaimed New Jersey hip hop group, the Fugees.
Beyond his impressive accomplishments as a world-renowned and highly respected performing artist, Jean has also taken on the role of a visiting fellow at Brown University's Department of Africana Studies. This appointment is a testament to his dedication to his craft and his commitment to giving back to the academic community.
However, Jean's foray into politics was not without its challenges. On August 5, 2010, he filed his candidacy for the 2010 Haitian presidential election. Despite his efforts, the Electoral Commission ultimately ruled him ineligible to stand, citing the requirement that he had not been a resident in Haiti for at least five years prior to the election.
