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A lot of my music is very reggae- driven. Half of my life Bob Marley was all I listened to.

Wyclef Jean

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Wyclef Jean
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: October 17
Actor
Film Producer
Human Rights Activist
Musician
Rapper
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The reason why we're warriors is that we rise to the occasion anyone that's felt like the system put them down, and then they rose to the occasion, they're a warrior. It's not about whether you come from the hood or you come from the suburbs, you know what I mean? It's about reality and life.
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Rap records don't make you feel good no more. Six months after release, it can't come back as a classic
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At the end of the day, just know that God made you, so you can be your own individual, and don't let people give you that peer pressure.
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I haven't accomplished nothing yet - I have a long way to go.
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It will be true work that the kids can follow, as opposed to a facade of you doin' something, and you're doin' nothing.
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My grandfather was a voodoo priest. A lot of my life dealt with spirituality. I can close my eyes and remember where I come from.
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I want to be part of a different kind of celebrity, one that thinks not just about charity but policy.
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My first record wasn't even with the Fugees. I was signed to Big Beat Records, so I was signed back in 1989 to the label that the Knocks are on now. You can always tell which generation had the pulse based on how they see things.
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I'm cheap, and I'm proud of it!
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When I lose touch with the audience and the reality of what life really is, I'll be Vanilla Ice or something.
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You might see a female, and she triggers something, or you see an old lady walking down the street, she triggers something. You go to Africa, you see the vibes, that triggers something.
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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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I know that the nice shines I have on is going to pass. The nice cars will pass. All that will stay is the music and the work. That's where I get the inspiration to help people out and work
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What a lot of people don't know is that Wyclef started off as a battle rapper, when he decided that he would rhyme.
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I'm not going away fast I've been around for a while, and plan to be around for a while more.
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The reason why we love America so much is America is the only place you can actually come in and wave your flag.
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I'm 27 years old. I'm going to go into Hollywood really arrogant. I'll be breaking a lot of rules. It's going to be hot.
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People often associate raves with drugs, but for me raves are more associated with self-expression.
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The first thing you must learn is to always treat a man and a woman with total respect and honor, 'cause if you do that, the legacy you will leave behind will be work.
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I've been communicating with the Fugees, and it feels a lot better now than it did three or four years ago.
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