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I grew up in a Caribbean family household, so the parents are always right. My father smacked me up til I was 20. It was a strict household.

Wyclef Jean

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Wyclef Jean
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: October 17
Actor
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Human Rights Activist
Musician
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Kwadèbouke
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Bob Marley stood for universal peace and love. He tried to break racial barriers.
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Respect, my brother, nothing but respect, man.
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Mama, you know you raised me with no father figure. I wanna take this time to thank you, even though I'm doing life.
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