Haitian Celebrities

Wyclef Jean isn't the only celebrity waving the Haitian flag. One year after Haiti's tragic earthquake | BET.com takes a look at some of the Haitian celebrities who proudly rep their heritage and helped their country in a time of need.

Tony Yayo - One of three Haitians in G-Unit’s original fold, Yayo (born Marvin Bernard) took part in relief efforts following the earthquake last year. Executive Sha Money XL (born Michael Clervoix) is also of Haitian descent.
Pastor Troy - PT’s father is Haitian American. The Augusta, Georgia native has been releasing music for well over a decade.
Dawn Richard - One third of Diddy-Dirty Money, Richard is half Haitian. She discussed her roots in a cover story for Amour Creole Magazine.De La Soul's Dave - David Jude Joliceour, aka Dave, aka Trugoy of De La Soul, is another MC of Haitian descent. On De La’s “Itzsoweezee” from their 1996 classic “Stakes Is High,” Dave famously said, “Peace to all of you Haitians,” on the track’s opening bars.

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Tony Yayo - One of three Haitians in G-Unit’s original fold, Tony Yayo (born Marvin Bernard) took part in relief efforts following the earthquake last year. Executive Sha Money XL (born Michael Clervoix) is also of Haitian descent.

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