Lauryn Hill and Pras hit the stage at the 2011 Rock the Bells festival in New York City, New York, but were one member short of a full Fugees reunion. Speaking with UsMagazine.com, Wyclef Jean explained that he was originally asked to appear during the show but a conflict kept him from participating.

“It wasn’t really a reunion,” he said. “I had a concert, but I got the offer to come. Pras was at the crib, so I said, ‘Pras, Lauryn wants me at Rock The Bells and I can’t make it.

So don’t you think you should just surprise her and pop up instead?’ So Pras shows up. And there’s two Fugees. Then they’re like, where’s the third? But that’s what happened.”
While he didn’t grace the stage with his former band members, ‘Clef didn’t entirely rule out joining forces with L Boogie and Praswell in the future.

“There’s an energy and a buzz about the Fugees that everyone likes,” he added. “I think that it would be exciting to see that happen again. I don’t know if it would be another album — but maybe a song!”

Miami, Florida record label Slip-N-Slide Records has teamed with Wyclef Jean and variety of Hip-Hop and R&B stars to support the continued relief efforts in Haiti on the anniversary of last year’s 7.0 earthquake that rocked the nation. Wyclef, Pitbull, Trina, Sean Kingston, Jamie Foxx and Wyclef’s sister Melky Jean are among the artists that take part in the Upload Hope: Download “Better” campaign.

The campaign is raising awareness about Haiti by tweeting and uploading a :35 second video to www.uploadhope.org, in the days leading up to the January 12th, 2010 earthquake that left over 300,000 people dead and millions permanently displaced.

Fans are also asked to download a new single titled “Better” by Melky Jean and the Jean Family on January 12th.

“The Upload Hope: Download “Better” campaign is an opportunity for the world to show Haiti we have not forgotten the horrific earthquake they’ve endured and we’re still working to improve the quality of their lives,”

Ted Lucas, CEO of Slip N Slide Records told in a statement released today (January 7th). “We are grateful for the many celebrities who are getting involved and promoting our message of hope and perseverance thru these difficult times,” Lucas added.

In an exclusive interview, Wyclef’s Presidential rival Michel Martelly also questioned the rapper’s ability to help Haiti recover from a devastating earthquake in January, which killed 250,000 people and displaced another 1.5 million. Former Fugee group member Pras Michel is backing Martelly in his run against Wyclef Jean for President of Haiti.

Martelly, who is also an award-winning Haitian musician, first became familiar with The Fugees after the release of their hit 1996 album The Score.

According to Martelly, he has been a very close friendship with Wyclef and the rapper’s family for years and his son even attended the Fugees reunion concert in 2006 in California.However, Martelly questioned Wyclef’s ability to really lead the country.

“I know that Clef is well intentioned. But, I believe that not having been raised here, not being familiar with any neighborhood – because I don’t think Clef can drive anywhere here on his own – he can’t speak the languages, I agree that those are handicaps, Martelly told in an exclusive interview.

“I’m not saying that he couldn’t surprise the world and be a good president. I cannot say that; I would be speculating. I’d be speculating if I said he couldn’t deliver. But there are things about him that raise concerns for us here in Haiti.”

Hip-Hop star Wyclef Jean will announce his bid for the President of Haiti, a source has confirmed. Sources close to Wyclef confirmed that the rapper will announce his bid for the country’s highest office next Thursday, on August 5th.

The 37-year-old was born in Haiti, but immigrated to the United States at the age of 9-years-old, when he landed in Brooklyn, before settling in South Orange, New Jersey.

As a member of The Fugees and as a solo artist, Wyclef has sold millions of records, in addition to collaborating with artists like Paul Simon, Gloria Estefen, Destiny’s Child, Carlos Santana and others.

According to sources, the rapper will make his official announcement just two days prior to the country’s August 7th deadline to submit his plan for running for President.

Analysts are predicting that Wyclef Jean will easily win the race with his financial connections, influence among the Haitian youth and his political connections around the world.

Wyclef Jean was desperately looking for Jean “Jimmy O” Jimmy Alexandre, but sadly the Haitian rapper was slain in the massive 7.0 earthquake that has devastated Haiti. Wyclef told CNN, “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.” Jimmy O, 35, was a member of Wyclef’s Yele Haiti Foundation. The rapper died as he drove to Port-au-Prince to work on a mixtape.

His body was crushed by rubble disrupted by the quake. The body was discovered on Friday (January 15) and verified by a passport on his lifeless body. Jimmy O was very important to the local rap scene as he helped to mentor rappers and contributed charitable work through Wyclef’s Yele Haiti Foundation.

Jimmy O was a married father of three children. “His loss will be tremendous in Haiti,” said Agent Robert Dominique to CNN.

The Yele Haiti Foundation has raised a total of $2 million as of Friday and the money will be allocated to emergency relief, food and other vital help for the people of Port-au-Prince and the surrounding areas.

Hip-Hop duo Blazhay Blazhay have sued former Fugees star Wyclef Jean for alleged illegal use of their memorable hit “Danger.” Blahzay Blahzay, comprised of DJ PF Cuttin’ and MC Out Loud, claim that Wyclef Jean violated their copyright entitlement by using elements of “Danger” in the 2007 song “Welcome to the East.”

Blahzay’s “Danger” was released in 1995, and immediately became popular in East Coast radio outlets.

The track utilized creative vocal samples, such as Jeru the Damaja’s “Come Clean,” and Gwen McCrae’s infectious 1975 hit “Rockin’ Chair” as a rhythm foundation.

After releasing an all-star DJ Premier-produced remix, the group released one album, 1996’s Blah Blah Blah.

The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan Federal Court, and also names Sony BMG Entertainment as a defendant. The music giant alleged culpability stems from the song’s distribution on Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant, Wyclef’s sixth studio album.