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  1. Wyclef Jean Talks Hurricane Matthew's Devastating Effect On Haiti & His "John Lennon Moment"
    Although a possible Fugees reunion is still up in the air, mastermind Wyclef Jean was open to discussing his new music as the Fugees’ second and final album,  The Score , inches past its 20th anniversary. However, the situation going on in Jean’s homeland of Haiti seemed to be at the forefront of his mind. Hurricane Matthew‘s destructive path has already taken over 1,000 lives in the small Caribbean country. Read more: hiphopdx.com  
  2. Wyclef Jean Shows the Consequences of a Robbery in “Hendrix” Video
    Wyclef Jean made an entire film for his new music video. The Fugues member recruited veteran actors Michael K. Williams and Tasha Smith to help him tell the story of his single “Hendrix.” The visual portrays a young man committing a robbery in order to get his girl some jewelry. But the victim of the chain snatching comes back with a vengeance, which leads to some dire consequences. The video enhances Wyclef Jean’s tale of the choices people make when they are in a difficult situation. The song is inspired by Wyclef’s own experience as he watched others go down a dangerous path while he stuck with music. Read more: xxlmag.com
  3. 'Law & Order: SVU' Enlists Rapper Wyclef Jean for Guest Role
    A three-time Grammy winner is coming to  Law & Order: SVU. Rapper Wyclef Jean is set to guest-star on an upcoming episode of the NBC drama,  The Hollywood Reporter  has learned. He will play a famed music producer who’s newest and hottest client is embroiled in an assault case. The episode, titled “Bad Rap,” will air later this fall. Read more: hollywoodreporter.com
  4. Wyclef Jean And Remy Martin Join Forces For 'The Producer Series: Season 2' Finale
    On Sunday (Sept. 25), Rémy Martin’s “The Producer Series: Season 2” came to a finale in New York City. The event took place in the swanky PH-D rooftop lounge at the Dream Downtown Hotel. Bright chandeliers dangled above the hyped crowd, and black couches snaked all around the venue joined by tables dotted with cheese-fruit platters, and tiny burgers—as the Chelsea skyline served as a backdrop for the music infused night. Wyclef Jean and Power 105.1’s DJ Reymo presided on the stage, during the event. Dubbed the industry’s hottest beat battle in the East Coast, the event expanded this summer; claiming its beat-making territory in Boston and Philadelphia—featuring the likes of DJ Premier, Jahlil Beatz, C.N.O.T.E, HONORABLE and Wyclef Jean. This past Sunday’s finale showcased a tight competition between eight producers, all battling it out in four different rounds until one was the chosen winner. The competition included remixes of Jean’s new track “Hendrix.” Read more: vibe.com  
  5. Wyclef Jean: l’ex membre des Fugees fait son grand retour dans un trailer haletant
    On ne compte plus le nombre de hits qu’il a composé ni la liste d’illustres artistes avec lesquels il a collaboré, pourtant à 46 ans  Wyclef Jean  semble toujours avoir l’envie de mettre la barre plus haute. En effet la légende du hip hop et accessoirement ex leader des Fugees, nous revient très prochainement avec un EP. Du moins, c’est ce que suggère son dernier trailer intitulé « Hendrix ». Read more: fr.trace.tv
  6. Wyclef Jean Joins The This Week in Marvel Podcast
    Musician Wyclef Jean joins Blake to talk about his love for Spider-Man, his new album and much more. More on: Marvel.com 
  7. Hear Young Thug's Booming 'Elton,' Featuring Wyclef Jean
    Young Thug recruits Wyclef Jean for "Elton," a dynamic, piano-laced cut from the rapper's upcoming  Jeffery  mixtape. Read more: rollingstone.com
  8. Video: Gorgon City — ‘Zoom Zoom’ (ft Wyclef)
    Gorgon City and Wyclef have shared the colourful visual for  Zoom Zoom , their recent celebration of house-led carnival anthems of old. Watch here: stagedoor.fm
  9. Gorgon City Post Video For Zoom Zoom Featuring Wyclef Jean
    Gorgon City have released the visuals accompanying their latest track, Zoom Zoom featuring Wyclef Jean. Read more: stereoboard.com
  10. Wyclef Comes Home for Video Shoot

    Tue, Aug 16, 2016 at 12:34 PM
    Wyclef Comes Home for Video Shoot
    Wyclef Jean knows he’s not the only important person from East Orange. So yesterday, when the former Fugee returned to his childhood home to shoot a video for his new single, “Hendrix,” he figured he’d up the wattage by asking a more recently minted East Orange celebrity to participate.   Read full article: New Jersey Monthly