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Wyclef officially Haiti roving ambassador, He Picks Up Diplomatic Passport Yesterday

Click image for larger version Name: RepMeekWyclefJean.jpg Views: 4526 Size: 55.4 KB ID: 11925 Description: File photo: Congressman Kendrick B. Meek (D-FL) meeting with Grammy Award winner Wyclef Jean (on right) in his Capitol Hill office. Wyclef Jean Named a "Roving Ambassador" by Haitian President Rene Preval.

File photo: Congressman Kendrick B. Meek (D-FL) meeting with Grammy Award winner Wyclef Jean (on right) in his Capitol Hill office. Wyclef Jean Named a "Roving Ambassador" by Haitian President Rene Preval.

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Published by bana2166- 10-19-07

Wyclef officially Haiti roving ambassador, He Picks Up Diplomatic Passport Yesterday

Wyclef Jean officially Haiti's roving ambassador, He Picks Up Diplomatic Passport Yesterday

Singer Wyclef Jean is among the artists slated for the kick-off concerts.

NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Oct. 19, 2007: When Hip-Hop singer Wyclef Jean travels now, he can simply flash his diplomatic passport.

The Haitian-born son of a preacher man yesterday received his red passport from Haiti's ambassador to the United States, Raymond Joseph. Joseph is also Jean's uncle. Dozens of fans were on hand to witness the honor.

The passport handing over ceremony came months after Jean was named Haiti's roving ambassador by the country's President, Rene Preval.

In commenting on the honor, Jean insisted that he'll never embarrass his country. But he also used the moment to chide the NYPD, telling them to be on notice as he is now officially a diplomat.

Fans also got a taste of Jean's new album, ‘Carnival Vol. II Memoirs of an Immigrant," which hits stores on Dec. 4th.

By bana2166 on 10-19-07, 09:06 AM

Wyclef Jean joins diplomatic ranks

Wyclef Jean joins diplomatic ranks

Posted on Thu, Oct. 18, 2007

Haitian-born hip-hop star Wyclef Jean became Haiti's newest ambassador Thursday in New York. Jean, named goodwill ambassador by President Rene Preval, was issued a red diplomatic passport before hundreds of fans and well-wishers including music mogul Russell Simmons, and Miami City Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones. Jean received the official honors from his uncle Raymond Joseph, Haiti's ambassador to the United States.

Jean promised to represent Haiti well. ''I promise never to make you ashamed,'' he said after joking that New York police should now take notice: he's officially a diplomat. ''Life has changed for the rapper,'' he said, paying respect to the genre that has made him a household name in Haitian communities around the globe. ``If it were not for hip hop I would not be standing here tonight.''

The party didn't end after the ceremony.

With a new album coming out Dec. 4, Jean gave the crowd a sample of Wyclef Jean Carnival Vol. II Memoirs of an Immigrant.

By krisanne on 10-21-07, 08:14 PM

At least someone can get a passport within reason and duly so. Good 4 Clef and Godspeed towards his influence and efforts. !!!

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