OFFICIAL VIDEO: WYCLEF JEAN- “HOLD ON” FT MAVADO

Wyclef continues to “hold on” for his native country Haiti with his smash hit featuring reggea sensation Mavado. Haiti is the first independent country in the western hemisphere. Haiti is going through a major crisis due to a heavy impact by a earthquake, losing on 50,000 people. We as a human beings need to come together as one to help the world become a better place, let make that change.

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“YOU’RE EITHER WIT IT OR NOT”

GEORGE BUSH COMMENT ON HAITI DISASTER “JUST SEND YOUR CASH”

Why does this not make me feel any better? And now we’re going to get to see The Shrub as Molly Ivins nicknamed him on Meet the Press. Oh goodie. I don’t want to disparage the relief organizations being touted, but putting Bush out there to “make sure the money is spent wisely” is the last thing I want to hear. You and Cheney going to get Haliburton down there for us George? Word is they’re already “protecting” one of our media outlets down there. I’d love to know which one.”

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Wyclef Jean posted a video statement on YouTube today to respond to accusations against his Yele Haiti Foundation, which has been collecting Haiti relief donations following Tuesday’s massive earthquake.

A Washington Post article raised concerns about the Yele Foundation’s “fiscal scrutiny,” first reported by The Smoking Gun.

Apparently Yele Haiti Foundation’s tax returns raised questions about how money has been spent in the past on administration and various other expenses.

In his 5:30 response, Jean discusses the history of the organization and stresses that as a native of Haiti he has “always been committed to the people of Haiti.”

He states plainly, “I never would ever take money for my personal pocket when it comes to Yele. I myself have put $1 million inside of my own foundation.”

He added that he was “disgusted” by the recent criticism.

WATCH WYCLEF JEAN’S PERSONAL STATEMENT HERE:

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HAITIAN ARTIST DIES IN EARTHQUAKE

Rapper Jimmy O, 35, visiting Haiti with Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti foundation, was found dead in a crushed car in downtown Port-au-Prince today.

Wyclef mentioned on a CNN interview before departing to Haiti that Jimmy O, born Jean Alexandre, was missing and rumored dead:

“I urge everyone who’s listening right now that knows how great this kid is in Haiti — I need y’all to verify this information. It would be a terrible loss for us.”

CNN happened to be on the scene when Alexandre’s body was discovered in a vehicle on Friday, his identity confirmed by a passport he was carrying. Also present were Alexandre’s agent, as well as the rapper’s wife and two of his three children. All were visibly distraught at the discovery of Alexandre’s body. His agent commented that Alexandre’s death would be “be tremendous in Haiti.”

Alexandre worked in Haiti with the Yele Haiti foundation, and discovered and developed talent in the impoverished nation. Since the quake, largely because of social media efforts, Yele Haiti has raised $2m for rescue and relief efforts.