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		<title>Wyclef Jean&#039;s Wife Finds Nude Pictures of Manager in Cell Phone</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:21:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin T. Stewart</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amidst his actions in trying to spread the word and provide awareness and support for his native country of Haiti, Wyclef Jean might have landed himself in his own disaster.</p>
<p>Recently his wife, Marie Claudinette, stumbled upon Jean's cell phone and in depth detective work revealed nude pictures of his manager, according to sources.</p>
<p>Clearly enraged, Claudinette had stated that she wants his manager, Lisa Ellis, fired.</p>
<p>A source relayed the story to the <em>Daily News</em> and the reaction of Jean's wife after discovering the nude image.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>"Claudinette flew into a jealous rage,"</strong> claimed one insider. <strong>"She jumped<span id="more-30410"></span> to the conclusion that something may be up between Wyclef and Lisa. She told Lisa to stay away from her husband. To embarrass Lisa, she also e-mailed the nude picture to a number of people in the music business."</strong></p></blockquote>
<p><strong> </strong><strong></strong></p>
<p>According to Ellis, the relationship with Jean has been strictly professional, but stated that a portrait taken of her for an art book back in December 2008 was leaked out.</p>
<p>Ellis has resigned from her position since the incident, but gives assurance that the photo had nothing to do with her departing from her position three weeks ago.  She adds that she has no issues with Claudinette.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>"She resigned because she just was not happy with the way Wyclef was conducting himself.  He wasn't listening to her advice,” </strong>stated a friend of Ellis.</p></blockquote>
<p>Trust, the feeling might not be mutual.</p>
<p>Jean and Caludinette were married in 1994 and renewed their vows in August 2009.  They have a daughter together.</p>
<p>A photo of Ellis and Jean together.  Damn, homie...gotta delete those picture messages.</p>
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		<title>Wyclef Jean Joins Nation Of Islam In Celebrating 80 Years Of Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin T. Stewart</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Continuing to struggle during such tough economic times in the United Stated and trying to assist those in Haiti after suffered such tragedy, the country seems to need guidance and reassurance that a better day will come to fruition.</p>
<p>On February 26 and 27, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan will be in attendance for the Nation of Islam's Annual Saviour's Day Convention where he plans to address the ongoing woes of the country and the world.</p>
<p>Special guests such as Wyclef Jean, Raheeem DeVaughn, Frank Lucas and ‘The Real Freeway' Rick Ross will be there to show their continued support.</p>
<p>This will serve as the 80<sup>th</sup> year anniversary of the Nation of Islam's service to the Black community along with others that are victims to oppression in the country.</p>
<p>With the convention being held at the Stephens Convention Center in Illinois, Farrakhan will deliver<span id="more-29430"></span> a keynote address, “The Time and What Must Be Done”, on February 28 at the United Center in Chicago.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>"I intend in my Saviours' Day address to provide Divine warning and guidance from the Honorable Elijah Muhammad to the Black community to the American people and to our brother, President Barack Obama," </strong>said Min. Farrakhan<strong>. "It is critical that everyone understand the time in which we live so that we can act in the manner that could save our lives.”</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>He also looks to address Haiti as the country continues to lend its support for the country.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>“Haiti needs all the assistance she can get. We in the Nation of Islam are organizing our efforts to provide relief and in the spirit of the Million Man March, The Millions Women's March and the Millions More Movement we encourage everyone to organize their efforts into a National Response to Haiti "If we come together and speak with one voice and use the brightest and best of our minds to organize an effective response to this from the entire Black and Hispanic community of America, what a statement that would make. After we assess what we have done and the success of it, we have a working model for bad days that may soon come upon us,"</strong> said Min. Farrakhan.</p></blockquote>
<p>For more information on the event and on The Nation Of Islam, visit <a href="http://www.noisd.org/">www.noisd.org</a>.</p>
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		<title>Harvard Names Wyclef Jean “Artist Of The Year”</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle Canada</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After sparking wide spread relief efforts for his native country of Haiti, Wyclef Jean is receiving recognition.</p>
<p>Arguably the most prestigious University in the country, Harvard University, is announcing plans to honor Wycelf as their 2010 "Artist of The Year."</p>
<p>He'll hit the University's campus on Saturday, February 27 to accept a medal for the nod at the school's annual Cultural Rhythms Awards ceremony.</p>
<p>Clef will receive his award at <span id="more-29009"></span> 3:00 p.m. before giving a special performance at 8:00 p.m.</p>
<p>Clef was selected after being nominated by student organizations but ultimately given the honor by the director of the Harvard Foundation S. Allen Counter.</p>
<p>Counter sang praises to Wyclef in a press release saying,</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>“His contributions to music and distinguished history of creativity have been appreciated by people throughout the world and he is admired worldwide for his humanitarian efforts on behalf of the people of Haiti.”</strong></p>
<p><strong><br />
</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>The Harvard Foundation honors the nation's most acclaimed artists and scientists each year and has previously given medals to Sharon Stone, Andy Garcia, Will Smith, Matt Damon, Halle Berry, Jackie Chan, Denzel Washington, Salma Hayek, and Herbie Hancock.</p>
<p>Good for Wyclef.</p>
<p>Nice to see his hard work is being recognized.</p>
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		<title>Evaluating Haiti&#039;s Pact With The Devil (France &amp; The U.S.)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:39:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>darrylperryhhw</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last month <a href="http://hiphopwired.com/2010/01/14/coon-of-the-day-pat-robertson-says-earthquake-in-haiti-was-caused-because-of-their-pact-with-the-devil/">Pat Robertson</a> had some disparaging remarks against the people of Haiti and stated that their constant misfortune, including the tragic earthquake,  was because they made a pact with the devil in their quest for freedom.</p>
<p>Well as it turns out he wasn't completely wrong. It's just that the devil wasn't some evil serpant conjured up in spiritual tales but actually existed in the form of humans who ran  France and The United States.</p>
<p>Let's take a closer look at the pact from hell...</p>
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<p>_______________________________________________________________________________________</p>
<p><em>MEMO</em></p>
<p>To:          James Madison, U.S. Secretary of State</p>
<p>Date:     January 1, 1805</p>
<p>RE:          Haitian Independence</p>
<p><strong>The existence of a Negro people in arms occupying a country which [they have] soiled by the most criminal acts, is a horrible spectacle for all white nations<em>.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Prince Charles Maurice De Talleyrand, French Foreign Minister</em></strong></p>
<p>Haitians pissed off a lot of people.   There was an order arranged in the world that everyone was expected to adhere to.  White men were to govern over all matters of life for the whole of humanity, while darker skinned men were to be lowly subjects, content in their positions and accepting of a life of toil and servitude.  Whiteness or fair-skin was to be the defining characteristic of greatness and unlimited potential, while darkness- or even worse, coal black skin was to be the epitome of wretchedness and all things terrible.</p>
<p>So when Haitians, led by Toussaint L'Ouverture, drunk off of vengeance and filled with blood lust took the heads off their white masters, the status quo recoiled angrily and cursed the French for allowing weakness in an otherwise perfect system of organized oppression.</p>
<div id="attachment_28194" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://hiphopwired.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/toussaint2.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-28194" title="toussaint" src="http://hiphopwired.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/toussaint2.jpg?w=300&#038;h=218" alt="" width="300" height="218" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Toussaint L&#39;Ouverture</p></div>
<p>One can only infer that this is why the tragedy of a natural disaster wreaking havoc on an impoverished nation is not a tragedy at all to some.  Even as Haitians lay crying, hungry, and dead; the vultures of mass media and opposing cultures pick steadily at the remains of a long time enemy.  It is worth noting, that Goodwill stories of rich celebrities and everyday people giving money, food, and water have not been in short supply in the media, but the ominous headlines that read like the rap sheet of a career criminal haven't been hard to find either.</p>
<p>For every story of compassion and survival, there have been stories focusing on looting, corruption, and violence; and if anyone didn't know that Haiti was poor before the earthquake, then they definitely know now that <strong>HAITI IS THE POOREST NATION IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE!</strong></p>
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</strong></p>
<p>Haiti's ineffective leadership, high rate of illiteracy, crime and disease have certainly contributed to the countries struggles and failures.  Internal strife and discord among mulatto and dark skin Haitians have historically created tumultuous class conflicts that have hindered progression and served only to power instability.  However, these are not the only reasons that the second country after America to fight and win its independence is impoverished and subsistent.</p>
<p>Haiti has never had any real friends; a<em>t least</em>, not in the political sense of the word.  Haiti disgraced its mother country in a bloody revolution and effectively ended Napolean's aspiration to make France the strongest imperial nation on the globe.  Frances strength in the strategic Caribbean was severely compromised by the revolution; and the Louisiana territory, which was Napolean's door to western conquest, had to be sold to America because of Haiti's victory.</p>
<div id="attachment_28195" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://hiphopwired.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/napoleon1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-28195" title="napoleon" src="http://hiphopwired.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/napoleon1.jpg?w=300&#038;h=187" alt="" width="300" height="187" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">A Defeated Napoleon</p></div>
<p>In turn, the embittered French refused to recognize the independence of their former slaves and scoffed at claims to be settled from the revolution.  This anger eventually turned into extortion, as France took advantage of Haiti's fledgling economy and forced them into what can only be called a “suckers deal.”</p>
<p>In order for France to recognize Haitian independence, the struggling republic had to pay an indemnity to its former oppressor <strong>for the loss of its slaves.</strong> The 150 million franc, (21 billion U.S. equivalent), indemnity raped the country of its financial resources, as more than half of the countries economy became diverted to French Banks.  Haiti's fragile infrastructure suffered greatly and its growth as a nation was stymied.</p>
<p><strong>America, The Beautiful?</strong></p>
<p>Despite America's claim of magnanimity towards less prosperous countries, her relationship with Haiti has not been a shining example of altruism.  At the conclusion of the Haitian revolution in 1804, slave holding southerners in the U.S. gasped for air and grabbed their guns when news of the tough little slave nation that killed their way to freedom was told.  Meanwhile, the sitting U.S. president at the time, Thomas Jefferson hailed checkmate as the slave revolt toppled France's build up of power in the Caribbean bringing it to a sudden and abrupt stop.</p>
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<p>He was more than content about France's inability to hold on to Louisiana, because of a costly war.  As a matter of fact, if history were truly honest, it would say that Haitians put the initial down payment on the Louisiana Purchase with their lives.  Haiti's thanks from the United States Congress came in the form of non-recognition of their sovereignty and even went further by imposing a trade embargo against the nation that just helped increase U.S. expansion and power.</p>
<p>Fast forward 100 years to around 1910.  Germany has become a concern for U.S interest as it began plundering Haiti for about 80% of its international commerce and owned and operated utilities in Cap Haitian and Port Au Prince.  President Woodrow Wilson had no intention of allowing Germany to establish a permanent colonial presence in such close proximity to America's Panama Canal.  The U.S. policy towards Haiti was about to evolve from the hands off and non-recognition approach to a pimp's grip.</p>
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<p>The National City Bank of New York (Currently Citibank) was sent in to purchase Haiti's lone commercial bank.  Haitian debts and finances were completely controlled by America and Haiti once again saw a substantial portion of its financial resources being diverted to yet another foreign country – a new daddy.</p>
<p>By 1915, America, a nation that practiced open hostility against it's own Black population, moved it's Marines into Haiti and occupied the country for nearly 20 years.  Under American control there were improvements to Haiti's infrastructure.  Roads were constructed, telephone lines erected, and schools built.   However, this was more about white Americans being comfortable in a foreign land, than it was about the prosperity of the Haitian populace.  Places like <em>Millionaire's Row,</em> where American's resided and the majority of Haitians could only imagine living lent credence to this fact.</p>
<div id="attachment_28191" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://hiphopwired.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/haiti3.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-28191" title="haiti3" src="http://hiphopwired.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/haiti3.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The National Palace in Port-au-Prince</p></div>
<p><strong>The Hefty Price Of Slave Rebellion.</strong></p>
<p>History tells of another great Slave rebellion that took place in Ancient Rome around 71 B.C.   Slave soldiers, led by a man named Spartacus, put the Roman military to task by defeating it's armies in many decisive victories.  The rebellion ultimately failed however, and nearly 6,000 slave soldiers were displayed on crucifixes along 130 miles of road leading into Rome.  Their dishonored bodies provided a spectacle of death to remind travelers of the penalty of opposing a powerful empire state.</p>
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<p>Haitians too, have been crucified for refusing to follow their slave mandate.  Their citizens have been humiliated, dishonored, and starved to death by a collective of imperial states that have never given them a fair chance to evolve naturally into the great nation that they are more than capable of becoming.  For the oppressed and impoverished around the world, Haiti has always been a beacon of light for those who search to find the path to freedom.</p>
<p>For the imperialist oppressor nations around the globe, Haiti is a weakly burning torch of opposition that must remain cut off from the precious oxygen that would allow its flame to spread and once again become an uncontrolled, defiant blaze.</p>
<p>Yes, everyone knows that Haiti is the poorest country in the West.  But to say that this status has been reached due to incompetence, or merely to add up a list of the countries wrong turns, is to deny a history of political racism that echoes across the world.</p>
<p>And, that is a lie that no Haitian or American should ever accept living with.</p>
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		<title>Mos Def and Jay Electronica To Headline Concert For Haiti</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle Canada</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[An Evening For Haiti Benefit Concert]]></category>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As rescue efforts are called off and the death toll in Haiti rises as more bodies are found, Hip-Hop artists are being relentless in their charitable efforts to the impoverished country.</p>
<p>Joining the likes of Diddy, Jay-Z and Wyclef are Mos Def and Jay Electronica who'll perform for the “An Evening for Haiti” benefit concert.</p>
<p>Taking place tonight, the conscious rappers are further using their gifts for good as they grace the stage at <span id="more-26751"></span>The Independent in San Francisco.</p>
<p>Alongside the Hip-Hop lyricists will be DJ Big Don who'll serve as MC for the event as well as other guests who'll brief the audience on the current state of Haiti today.</p>
<p>All proceeds will be donated to the Haiti Action Committee and the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund.</p>
<p>To purchase tickets for tonight's event visit ticketweb.com or TheIndependentSF.com.</p>
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		<title>Music Unites For &quot;We Are The World&quot; Remake</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:20:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle Canada</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Various acts in genres of music including pop, rock, rap and r&amp;b are uniting for a remake of 1985's “We Are The World.”</p>
<p>Originally produced by Quincy Jones and co-written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson, the song made $30 million for African humanitarian programs 25 years ago.</p>
<p>Now in light of the devastation in Haiti, Richie and Jones have put together an all-star lineup of artists to remake the song to help the embattled country.</p>
<p>Helping to produce the song is Wyclef Jean who'll be joined by producer RedOne and producer-musical director Ricky Minor.</p>
<p>Lending vocals to the song will be Drake, Lil Wayne, <span id="more-26502"></span>Miley Cyrus, T-Pain, Kanye West,  Jay-Z, Adam Levine, Jason Mraz, Eminem, Justin Bieber, Kid Cudi, Usher, LL Cool J, Bizzy Bone, Snoop Dogg, Anthony Hamilton, Gladys Knight and Trey Songz as well as a number of others.</p>
<p>The list of “We Are The World” contributors given to the media so far is below.</p>
<p>Carlos Santana, Orianthi, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Sugarland, Adam Levine, Jason Mraz, Earth Wind &amp; Fire, Natalie Cole, The Jonas Brothers, T-Pain, Jay-Z, Eminem, Brian Wilson, Justin Bieber, Nicole Scherzinger, India.Arie, Julianne Hough, Mary Mary, Melanie Fiona, BeBe Winans, Mya, Tyrese Gibson, Anthony Hamilton, Raphael Saadiq, Gladys Knight, Keri Hilson, Joel and Benji Madden, Heart, Brandy, Pink, Musiq Soulchild, Miley Cyrus, Akon, Jordin Sparks, Celine Dion, Rob Thomas, Katharine McPhee, Jeff Bridges, Randy Jackson, Patti Austin, Kid CuDi, Usher, Will.i.am, Kanye West, LL Cool J, Issac Slade (of The Fray), Snoop Dogg, Nicole Richie, Trey Songz, Ethan Bortnick, Taryll Jackson, Taj Jackson, TJ Jackson, Vince Vaughn, Drake, Freda Payne, Faith Evans, Robin Thicke, Rashida Jones, Barbra Streisand, Jimmy Jean Louis, Enrique Iglesias, Zac Brown, Lil Wayne, Tony Bennett, Josh Groban, Sean Garrett, Harry Connick Jr., Al Jardine, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (Bizzy Bone) and A.R.Rahman</p>
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		<title>Wycelf Jean Reacts To Human Trafficking Arrests In Haiti</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle Canada</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In light of the tragedy in Haiti, a new problem is rising in the capital of Port Au Prince, human trafficking.</p>
<p>Ten Americans were arrested Sunday on charges of human trafficking after Haitian officials say they tried to take 33 Haitian children ranging in age from 2 months to 12 years to the Dominican Republic without proper documentation and permission.</p>
<p>Now outraged about the turmoil racking his country, Wyclef Jean released a series of angry tweets denouncing the traffickers saying,<span id="more-26359"></span></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>“My message to the child traffickers n Haiti I give you my word we will hunt you Down one by one, and you will be judge(d) with no Mercy!”</strong></p>
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<p>The civilians accused of trafficking are part of a Baptist church in the U.S. and maintain that they were trying to save abandoned and orphaned children and planned to relocate them to safety.</p>
<p>They are being held at a government building until officials determine if they should go before a judge.</p>
<p>Haiti's government has halted all adoptions for the time being unless the adoption plans were set in motion before the quake.</p>
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		<title>8-Year-Old Boy Donates Savings To Haiti</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle Canada</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>8-year-old Amirkis Smith has decided to donate money he says he's saving for college to the devastation in Haiti. The 3rd grader from Louisiana has saved $300.00 in a savings account for the past two years.</p>
<p>The smart young man has taken it upon himself to donate $50 to Haiti and decided to write a letter to President Obama telling him about it. He opens the letter saying,</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>“Dear President Obama. I have seen the suffering of the people in Haiti and want to share some money from my savings for their relief." </strong></p>
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<p>Little Amirikis gave the letter to the mayor of Shreveport who then delivered it to the President.  The President has since recognized the boy on national TV saying,</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>"It lives on in the 8-year old boy in Louisiana, who just sent his allowance and asked if I would give it to the people of Haiti..."</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>If an 8-year-old can do it, there's no excuse for anyone else.</p>
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		<title>“Yele Haiti” Gets New Accountants</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:07:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Danielle Canada</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After being dragged through the media for financial discrepancies, Wyclef Jean's “Yele Haiti” is getting help from new financial advisors.</p>
<p>As previously <a href="http://hiphopwired.com/2010/01/16/is-wyclef-short-changing-his-yele-charity-organization/" target="_blank">reported</a>, the organization was reported as having issues with tax evasion and Wyclef was even accused of using funds raised for personal gain.</p>
<p>Now after the controversy, Yele Haiti is receiving aid of its own from the prestigious accounting firm <span id="more-25421"></span>RSM McGladrey.</p>
<p>RSM McGladrey will be in charge of the donations pledged to Yele through the 501501 text messaging service.</p>
<p>Yele is assuring contributors that any funds received related to the Haiti earthquake will be used solely to help earthquake victims.</p>
<p>Yele Haiti sponsored a plane with emergency supplies that left Miami for Haiti Saturday.</p>
<p>Wyclef also participated in George Clooney's "Hope For Haiti" telethon Friday.</p>
<p>The telethon was shown on major broadcasting networks in the U.S. and Canada with a reach of over 640 million homes.</p>
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		<title>Wyclef Jean Rocks &quot;Hope For Haiti Now&quot; Benefit Concert [Video]</title>
		<link>http://hiphopwired.com/2010/01/22/wyclef-rocks-hope-for-haiti-now-benefit-concert/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael "Ice-Blue" Harris</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><strong>"Earthquake, we seen the earth shake.  But the soul of the Haitian people, it will never break. Enough of the moping!  Let's rebuild Haiti and let's show them how we do it whee we come from."</strong> - Wyclef Jean</p></blockquote>
<p>Wyclef Jean performing "Rivers Of Babylon" at the "Hope For Haiti Now" benefit concert:</p>
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