Origins & Early Life

Nelust Wyclef Jean ( WY-klef ZHON; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian rapper, singer, songwriter and music producer. He gained fame as a member of Fugees. Their second album The Score (1996) became one of the best-selling albums of all time. He launched a solo career with Wyclef Jean Presents The Carnival (1997), featuring the single "We Trying to Stay Alive", the Grammy-nominated "Guantanamera" featuring Celia Cruz and Lauryn Hill, and the top ten hit "Gone till November".

Pivotal Works & Achievements

His second album, The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book (2000), included the R&B hit "911" featuring Mary J. Blige. His third album, Masquerade (2002), peaked within the top ten of the Billboard 200, and spawned the top 40 single "Two Wrongs" with Claudette Ortiz. He made a guest appearance on the 2006 single "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira, which became a global success, reaching number one in 18 countries. His song "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" with Akon, Lil Wayne and Niia, served as the lead single for his sixth studio album Carnival Vol.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

II: Memoirs of an Immigrant (2007). He released "Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way)", the official 2014 FIFA World Cup anthem alongside Carlos Santana, Avicii, and Alexandre Pires....

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