Wyclef Jean Shot In Haiti During Elections

Update: Police in Haiti are dismissing Jean's claims he was shot in the hand. They are contending his injury is not consistent with a gunshot wound and that he was cut by glass, as confirmed by a local doctor at the hospital. Something broke the glass of Jean's vehicle and he stated they heard gunshots before the alleged incident transpired.

Wyclef Jean

Rapper/singer, Wyclef Jean, who attempted to enter the presidential candidate field in Haiti's recent elections, but was ruled ineligible, due to failing to meet residency requirements, was shot in his homeland.

Jean resting in the hospital

Jean and fellow recording artist, Busta Rhymes, were driving in Haiti, when gunshots rang out. When Jean exited his vehicle, he noticed blood on his hands and clothes. The entertainer discovered a bullet had pierced his hand. Jean was taken to the hospital, where he received treatment.

Jean with blood pouring from his hand

Previously, Jean was the recipient of death threats, warning him to withdraw from the election's preliminary round and to leave Haiti (Wyclef Jean In Hiding After Death Threats). His charity has also been the subject of bad publicity, due to financial impropriety.

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