Wyclef Jean who is also known by his nickname Jean is one of the famous rappers from Haiti. He has also established himself as an actor and a musician. He rose to prominence after being honored with the in 1997.

Wyclef Jean's Early Life, Nationality, and Family Background

Wyclef Jean was from a middle-class family born as Nell Wyclef Jean on the 17th of October 1969 in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti to parents of Haitian descent. His nationality is Haitian and his ethnicity is black. His parents are Yolana Jean and Gesner Jean.

Wyclef Jean is a popular rapper

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Since his childhood days, Wyclef Jean was good at rapping and he also had a great dream to be a famous rapper in the future. When he was just in his mid-teens he formed a musical band with his friends.

Wyclef Jean's career

Wyclef Jean and his friends signed a recording contract with Columbia Records in 1993 and finally released their first album the following year.

Since his professional debut as a rapper, Wyclef Jean has released a total of 13 record albums. During the course of his career, he has worked with many other musical personalities like Avicii, Gerard Pique's wife, Shakira, and Young Thug.

Wyclef Jean also stood for the presidentship of Haiti, but unfortunately lost.