Wyclef begins his run for presidency by launching an online viral campaign in an attempt to capture the youth and other internet viewers. While Pras doesn’t agree with Wyclef’s decision to run for president of Haiti, I think it’s selfless and very admirable. I’m not sure if he has leadership experience though. (leading the Fugees doesn’t count)
Respect: Woooha
Hmm.. If Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jesse “The Body” Ventura can become a governor in the U.S. I think its OK for Wyclef to run for Pres. of Haiti. Why Not?
According to Yele Haiti’s 2008 tax return, which was posted this week by the Smoking Gun, the charity paid Khatou-Chevassus $105,000 as an independent contractor in 2008 for “program development.” That amounts to roughly one-third of all the money Yele spent that year on management and general expenses.
So what did she do for that money? Khatou-Chevassus is currently listed on Yele’s web site as the organization’s vice president. But according to five sources familiar with Yele’s operations, in 2008 she served as Jean’s personal assistant—working on his commercial endeavors as well as his charitable ones—and was involved romantically with the former Fugees star.
“She worked for Wyclef on all Wyclef matters,” says one source who has worked with Jean in the past. “She did whatever Wyclef needed that day, whether it was related to Yele or not. She would do things like book flights, and she wasn’t very good at it. It’s a shame that she made that much money.” The source said Khatou-Chevassus’ salary amounted to more than three times what Suzie Sylvain, Yele Haiti’s dedicated program director who is credited by many Yele Haiti insiders with actually keeping the organization running, was paid.
“Everyone knows they were in a relationship,” says another source familiar with Yele Haiti. “A dozen people, including me, saw and knew. It wasn’t a secret.” Jean is married, but he has said in the past that he has an open relationship with his wife.
Dealer: Gawker
Wyclef Jean’s efforts to help his native Haiti will get an added boost this week when the rapper/producer takes the stage for the Hope for Haiti Now global telethon.
Jean will be among an all-star line-up of performers for the two-hour televised event, which will take place Friday (January 22) in New York City, Los Angeles and London.
Joining the former Fugees member in New York City will be Mary J. Blige, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Shakira and Sting. (more…)
Yesterday, The Smoking Gun did a investigation on Wyclef’s Charity organization Yele, And stated this organization has a history of mismanaging funds. The Smoking Gun is questioning wether or not the money thats being raised for Haiti is being put to proper use.
For a more details on the organization’s paper trail click the link below.
Wyclef say’s he spent his whole day picking up dead bodies. He say’s the situation in Haiti is apocalyptic, and declares this a state of a emergency. Remember yall, if you want to help text (YELE #501501). Wyclef stated that he is trying to raise a million dollars a day; if not, he said Haiti can turn to pure chaos.
Via XXLmag.com
