Here’s why Wyclef is one of the collab kings of our generation
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49th Annual Grammy Awards - Show LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Musicians Shakira and Wyclef Jean perform "Hips Don't Lie" onstage at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 11, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
2024 BET Awards - Show LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: (L-R) Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean perform onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean "Diddy" Combs - Inside BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: (L-R) Miguel, Wyclef Jean and Carlos Santana perform onstage during the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean "Diddy" Combs on January 25, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) (Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images for The Recording A)
2019 MTV Video Music Awards - Red Carpet NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 26: DJ Khaled and Wyclef Jean attend the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on August 26, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for MTV) (Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for MTV)
The RFK Center Ripple Of Hope Awards Dinner - Arrivals NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 18: Singers Bono and Wyclef Jean attend the RFK Center Ripple of Hope Awards dinner at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on November 18, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
Miami's Little Haiti Awaits Decision On Haitian Temporary Protected Status MIAMI, FL - MAY 19: Singer Wyclef Jean plays at the "Sounds of Little Haiti" concert at the Haitian Cultural Complex where he also spoke about the need for the extension of the Temporary Protected Status for Haitians living in the United States on May 19, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Approximately 50,000 Haitians have been eligible for TPS and now the Trump Administration has until May 23 to make a decision on extending TPS for Haitians or allowing it to expire on July 22, which would mean possible deportation for the current TPS holders. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Show: MTV Africa Music Awards With Zain 2009 NAIROBI, KENYA - OCTOBER 10: Wyclef Jean hosts the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) with Zain at the Moi International Sports Centre on October 10, 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo by Michelly Rall/Getty Images) (Michelly Rall/Getty Images)
HBO's Art the Throne: Immersive Art Experience NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 20: Wyclef Jean attends HBO's Art the Throne: Immersive Art Experience at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on April 20, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for HBO) (Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for HBO)
MTV TRL With Shakira And Wyclef Jean NEW YORK - MARCH 21: (U.S. TABS OUT) Shakira and Wyclef Jean appear onstage during MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios on March 21, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) (Scott Gries/Getty Images)
Billboard Amp'd Up! Opening Concert & Benefit For Generationext NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: Recording artist Wyclef Jean performs at the Billboard Amp'd Up! opening concert and benefit for Generationext at the Nokia Theatre for Advertising Week on September 21, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Show: MTV Africa Music Awards With Zain 2009 NAIROBI, KENYA - OCTOBER 10: Wyclef Jean performs on stage at the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) with Zain at the Moi International Sports Centre on October 10, 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo by Michelly Rall/Getty Images) (Michelly Rall/Getty Images)
Billboard Amp'd Up! Opening Concert & Benefit For Generationext NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: Recording artist Wyclef Jean performs at the Billboard Amp'd Up! opening concert and benefit for Generationext at the Nokia Theatre for Advertising Week on September 21, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
BET Awards 2024 - Arrivals LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: Wyclef Jean attends the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET) (Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)
The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards - Arrivals LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Musician Wyclef Jean arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS) (Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS)
Billboard Conversation With Wyclef Jean NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Recording artist Wyclef Jean attends the Billboard Conversation at the Times Center on September 24, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Nobel Peace Prize Concert Rehearsals OSLO, NORWAY - DECEMBER 10: Wyclef Jean performs during the Nobel Peace Prize Concert Rehearsals at Oslo Spektrum on December 10, 2009 in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Sandy Young/Getty Images for Nobel Peace Prize) (Sandy Young)
41st NAACP Image Awards - Show LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Singer Wyclef Jean onstage during the 41st NAACP Image awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NAACP) (Kevin Winter)
Hope Help & Relief Haiti "A Night Of Humanity" - Arrivals NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 08: Musician Wyclef Jean attends Hope Help & Relief Haiti "A Night Of Humanity" at Urban Zen on February 8, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) (Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Billboard Amp'd Up! Opening Concert & Benefit For Generationext NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: Recording artist Wyclef Jean performs at the Billboard Amp'd Up! opening concert and benefit for Generationext at the Nokia Theatre for Advertising Week on September 21, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
2006 MTV Video Music Awards - Show NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Singers Shakira and Wyclef Jean perform onstage at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall August 31, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) (Scott Gries/Getty Images)
Hope Help & Relief Haiti "A Night Of Humanity" - Arrivals NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 08: Musician Wyclef Jean attends Hope Help & Relief Haiti "A Night Of Humanity" at Urban Zen on February 8, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) (Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Wyclef Jean & Al Sharpton Promote Haiti Earthquake Relief Efforts NEW YORK - JANUARY 27: Musician Wyclef Jean promotes Haiti earthquake relief efforts at the National Action Network on January 27, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images) (Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)
2018 ASCAP Pop Music Awards - Arrivals BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 23: Rapper Wyclef Jean attends the 2018 ASCAP Pop Music Awards on April 23, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images) (JC Olivera/Getty Images)
41st NAACP Image Awards - Show LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Musician Wyclef Jean onstage with his Vanguard Award during the 41st NAACP Image awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NAACP) (Kevin Winter)
"We Are The World 25 Years For Haiti" Recording Session HOLLYWOOD - FEBRUARY 01: (NO SALES, NO ARCHIVE, EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this handout photo provided by WATW, singers Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Usher, Katharine McPhee, will.i.am, Toni Braxton, Barbra Streisand, LL Cool J, Harry Connick Jr., Wyclef Jean, Vince Vaughn, Jeff Bridges, Natalie Cole and others perform at the "We Are The World 25 Years for Haiti" recording session held at Jim Henson Studios on February 1, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Handout) (Handout/Getty Images)
Show: MTV Africa Music Awards With Zain 2009 NAIROBI, KENYA - OCTOBER 10: Presenter Wyclef Jean stage dives at the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) with Zain at the Moi International Sports Centre on October 10, 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
Metro PCS Presents Wyclef Jean Powered By PANDORA LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: Singer/songwriter Wyclef Jean walks through the crowd during his performace at Metro PCS Presents Wyclef Jean Powered by PANDORA at The Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on July 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for PANDORA Media) (Bryan Steffy)
Show: MTV Africa Music Awards With Zain 2009 NAIROBI, KENYA - OCTOBER 10: (L) Presenter Wyclef Jean and Akon (C) perform on stage at the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) with Zain at the Moi International Sports Centre on October 10, 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
49th Annual Grammy Awards - Show LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 11: Musicians Shakira and Wyclef Jean perform "Hips Don't Lie" onstage at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 11, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
41st NAACP Image Awards - Show LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Musician Wyclef Jean (L) and singer Keri Hilson perform onstage during the 41st NAACP Image awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for NAACP) (Kevin Winter)
The RFK Center Ripple Of Hope Awards Dinner - Inside NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 18: Singers Wyclef Jean and Bono attend the RFK Center Ripple of Hope Awards dinner at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on November 18, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
Hope Help & Relief Haiti "A Night Of Humanity" - Arrivals NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 08: Singer Mary J. Blige and musician Wyclef Jean stand in front of a tent similar to the ones being provided to earth quake victims in Haiti as they attend the Hope Help & Relief Haiti "A Night Of Humanity" at Urban Zen on February 8, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) (Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
United Nations Day Concert - Show NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: UN Messenger of Peace Stevie Wonder (L) and musician Wyclef Jean perform during the United Nations Day Concert at United Nations on October 24, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
2014 American Music Awards - Show LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 23: Recording artists Nasri (L) of Magic! and Wyclef Jean perform onstage at the 2014 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
12th Annual Keepers Of The Dream Awards - Arrivals NEW YORK - APRIL 15: Musician Wyclef Jean, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Reverend Al Sharpton of the National Action Network share a moment on the red carpet at the 12th annual Keepers Of The Dream Awards at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers on April 15, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images) (Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards - Show SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 29: Singer Paulina Rubio and musician Wyclef Jean perform onstage at the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot on April 29, 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images) (John Parra/Getty Images)
91st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 23: Wyclef Jean rides in the 91st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
2024 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 1 - Day 3 INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and YG Marley perform at Coachella Stage during the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 14, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Coachella) (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Coachella)
Music Will 2025 Benefit NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: Wyclef Jean attends the Music Will 2025 Benefit at Gotham Hall on April 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images) (Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards - Arrivals SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - APRIL 29: Singer Paulina Rubio poses with musician Wyclef Jean as he holds a Haitian flag at the 2010 Billboard Latin Music Awards at Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot on April 29, 2010 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images) (Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)
Wyclef Jean Joins VH1 Save The Music Foundation And Toyota PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - FEBRUARY 13: Wyclef Jean performs with Jazzy Amra on stage during the VH1 Save The Music Foundation Toyota Giving Assembly at Philadelphia High School on February 13, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Toyota) (Lisa Lake/Getty Images for Toyota)
25th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Show NEW YORK - MARCH 15: Musician Wyclef Jean speaks onstage at the 25th Annual Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Waldorf=Astoria on March 15, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images) (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Red Carpet Arrivals: MTV Africa Music Awards With Zain 2009 NAIROBI, KENYA - OCTOBER 10: Wyclef Jean arrives at the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) with Zain at the Moi International Sports Centre on October 10, 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images) (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
VH1 Save The Music 20th Anniversary Gala - Inside NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 16: Wyclef Jean performs onstage at VH1 Save The Music 20th Anniversary Gala at SIR Stage37 on October 16, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for VH1 Save The Music ) (Nicholas Hunt)
2024 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 1 - Day 3 INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill perform at Coachella Stage during the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 14, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Coachella) (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Coachella)
The Toy Foundation's TOTY Awards NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 29: Wyclef Jean performs at The Toy Foundation's TOTY Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street on September 29, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for The Toy Foundation) (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for The Toy Foundat)
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Talent Rehearsals NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 21: Wyclef Jean attends Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Talent Rehearsals at Macy's Herald Square on November 21, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's) (Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's)
VH1 Save The Music 20th Anniversary Gala - Inside NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 16: Wyclef Jean sings to Queen Latifah at VH1 Save The Music 20th Anniversary Gala at SIR Stage37 on October 16, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for VH1 Save The Music ) (Jason Kempin)
The Range Rover Leadership Summit LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 15: Wyclef Jean attends The Range Rover Leadership Summit at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on November 15, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Jaguar Land Rover) (Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Jaguar Land Rov)
VH1 Save The Music 20th Anniversary Gala - Inside NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 16: Wyclef Jean and DJ Steve Aoki attend VH1 Save The Music 20th Anniversary Gala at SIR Stage37 on October 16, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for VH1 Save The Music ) (Jason Kempin)
Global Citizen NOW: Detroit, July 2025 DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JULY 10: Wyclef Jean performs onstage during Global Citizen NOW at Third Man Records on July 10, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Global Citizen) (Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
2024 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 2 - Portraits And Candids Backstage INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill are seen backstage during the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 21, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
Global Citizen NOW: Detroit, July 2025 DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JULY 10: Wyclef Jean speaks onstage during Global Citizen NOW at Hudson’s Detroit on July 10, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Global Citizen) (Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards - Show NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 12: Wyclef Jean speaks onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV) (Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV)
2024 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 2 - Portraits And Candids Backstage INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) YG Marley, Busta Rhymes and Wyclef Jean attend the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 21, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)
2023 Apollo Spring Benefit NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 12: Wyclef Jean attends the 2023 Apollo Spring Benefit at The Apollo Theater on June 12, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images) (Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images)
Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean "Diddy" Combs - Show BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25: (L-R) Miguel, Wyclef Jean, and Carlos Santana perform onstage during the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean "Diddy" Combs on January 25, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
Grammy Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z - Arrivals NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 27: Claudinette Jean (L) and recording artist Wyclef Jean attend the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images) (Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)
Bilt Rewards X Wells Fargo Launch Event NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 28: Wyclef Jean performs during Bilt Rewards X Wells Fargo Launch Event at SUMMIT at One Vanderbilt on March 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images) (John Lamparski/Getty Images)
2024 BET Awards - Show LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 30: (L-R) Lauryn Hill, YG Marley and Wyclef Jean perform onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
"Cultural Currency - The Singular Unshakable Constant" - SXSW London 2025 - Conference - Day Two LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: Wyclef Jean poses during the "Cultural Currency - The Singular Unshakable Constant" panel discussion on day two of SXSW London 2025 at Truman Brewery on June 03, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images for SXSW London) (Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images for SXSW London)
2023 MTV Video Music Awards - Show NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 12: Wyclef Jean speaks onstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Inaugural Caribbean Music Awards BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Wyclef Jean (C) and the Karnival Bounce Crew attend the Inaugural Caribbean Music Awards at Kings Theatre on August 31, 2023 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
35th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards - Red Carpet BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 23: Wyclef Jean attends the 35th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 23, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for ASCAP) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for ASCAP)
