Wyclef Jean, Haitian-American rapper, producer, and actor

Nel Ust Wyclef Jean is a Haitian rapper and singer. Born in Haiti, Jean emigrated to the United States as a child. He gained fame as a founding member of the Fugees, a New Jersey–based hip hop trio he formed in 1990 with Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel, serving as the group's lead producer and guitarist. Their second album The Score (1996) became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Following the Fugees' success, Jean launched a solo career with Wyclef Jean Presents The Carnival (1997), which featured the Billboard Hot 100-top ten hit "Gone till November".

October 17 is the 290th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 75 days remain until the end of the year.