Wyclef Jean to be Honored by Largest Non-Profit Music Education Program for US Schools

“We’re thrilled to honor Wyclef Jean at this year’s benefit for his incredible contributions to music and his dedication to giving back through education,” said Mike Wasserman, CEO of Music Will. “Wyclef’s passion for empowering young people through music perfectly aligns with our mission to ensure every student, regardless of their background, has access to a music program that inspires creativity and unlocks potential. This event will be a celebration of the transformative power of music and its ability to change lives as we look ahead to reaching millions of students annually through our programs in the years to come.”

Jean also spoke on the honor, saying, “I’m truly honored to partner with Music Will and be a part of their important work, which I was able to experience firsthand visiting a school in Passaic, NJ a few years back, providing instruments and resources for their music program.”

“Music has the power to change lives,” he added. “It changed mine, and through these music programs, we’re providing young people with the tools they need to find their voices, tell their stories, and connect with the world. It’s an honor to help provide that opportunity to increase access to music education, especially in my home of New Jersey and New York.”

Previously, Jean said that The Fugees, his group with Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel, have considered a biopic, telling TMZ in 2023, “You know what’s crazy about The Fugees story? We would love to do a biopic but it’s still ongoing right now. There’s still so much to talk about.”

The group was supposed to embark on a tour last year but it was canceled, with Hill blaming “some media outlet’s penchant for sensationalism and clickbait headlines” for creating “a narrative that has affected ticket sales for the North American portion of the tour.”