Wyclef Jean his family and others connected to Jean. In 2010, the year of the earthquake in Haiti, Yéle spent more than $9 million - with half of it going to travel expenses by Jean and his entourage, consultants' fees and real estate fees. The charity has been the subject of lawsuits in Haiti for unpaid debts. Jean has supported politicians in Haiti. In 2011 he told "Women's Wear Daily" that he was "a big fan of Sarah Palin", former vice-presidential candidate of the Republican Party. It was reported erroneously that Jean would be attending the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa.
Death of a Pop Star It hurts sometimes." "Death of a Pop Star" underwent a few pushbacks. The project was originally scheduled to be released on December 29, 2009 as a free album. In October 2009, it was reported that David Banner and 9th Wonder would be setting up a website where donations can be sent for the album. Half of the proceeds from these donations would be given to a non-profit organization. However, when both artist decided to turn their project into a full-length album, its release was pushed back, first to summer 2010, then to November 7, 2010. Yet, on November 4, 2010,