JumpinJack AJ Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Wyclef Jean has reportedly been shot at during a trip to his native Haiti. The former Fugees member was visiting the country to lend his support to presidential candidate Michael Martelly, during Martelly's preparations for the final round of elections against former First Lady Mirlande Manigat. A car he was riding in was attacked and shot at as he was driving through the capital of Port-au-Prince, accompanied by friend and fellow artist Busta Rhymes and the record executive Jimmy Rosemond. The three traveled to Haiti to take part in a concert to support Martelly's bid for presidency. The 'If I Were President: The Haitian Experience' creator's right hand was injured by a bullet, but it seems no other injuries were incurred by Wyclef or the other passengers. Wyclef's representatives confirmed the shooting and tweeted, "We have spoken to Wyclef, he is OK. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers." Wyclef's hand was struck by a bullet in Port-au-Prince around 11PM, his publicist said on Sunday. "He is doing well," Cindy Tanenbaum told CNN. No other details about the incident were revealed. However, a photo of Wyclef has since emerged online here, showing the entertainer lying on what appears to be a hospital bed, his right hand bandaged and his left hand resting over his face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIsqo Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 The elections there have always been quite problematic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Brakes Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hope it's nothing too serious.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ale Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hope it's nothing too serious.. Same! Wish him all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigted Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Yeah I wish Wyclef all the best, we don't need to lose another legend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpinJack AJ Posted March 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 It's not that serious. He'll be fine. The picture of him has his hand wrapped. Of course he's in crazy pain but he'll be perfectly fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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