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Jimmy O, Haitan Hip-Hop Artist and Part of Yele Haiti Found Dead

by Amy Judd | January 15, 2010 at 11:23 am

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Jimmy O, a Hatian hip-hop artist and a philanthropist with a part in Wyclef Jean's charity Yele Haiti was found dead today after the Haiti Earthquake on Tuesday.

Jimmy O, real name Jean Jimmy Alexandre, was crushed in a vehicle while he was apparently driving in downtown Port-au-Prince. CNN was on the scene when his body was discovered and upon checking his pockets and finding his passport, the people around realized that the man was indeed Jimmy O.

Jimmy O's family and agent, who were on the scene, also verified his identity. "His loss will be tremendous in Haiti," said the agent, Henry Robert Dominique.

Jimmy O helped to run Yele Haiti and he also helped develop new talent in Haiti and get new artists started on a road to success.

His wife, mother, and three children wept at the spot where his body was found and they were soon joined by a group of people.

Yele Haiti worked in the country to help the people restore their pride and their lives with programs such as food distribution, emergency relief and scholarship funds. Wyclef Jean had mobilized help for the people of Haiti within hours of the earthquake happening.

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Roberto Alvarez-Galloso

at 11:57 on January 15th, 2010

Congratulations on your article although it is sad. My condolences to the family of Jimmy O, Yele Haiti, and the people of Haiti.

Jozy Altidore a football/soccer personality lost his two uncles in Haiti to the earthquake as well.

Emmanuella Byssainthe (not verified)

at 12:39 on January 15th, 2010

I am still waiting for the fate of my little brother (Carl Henry Jefferson Byssainthe), we have not been able to reach him or his mother. If anyone know his way about, please contact us at 678-549-9077 or bissainthee@yahoo.com. Please keep our family in your prayer.

the_truth (not verified)

at 07:13 on January 16th, 2010

Wyclef Jean is a fraud people, his Yele Haiti is a hoax, read the investigative reports about Yele and all the money it pays itself (rent/recording studios/concerts/board members) who are also involved with his businesses. Wake up people and see a scam for what it is..a scam..The earthquake in Haiti is a serious issue and you can give them I encourage all your donations thru the Red Cross.......Give to where you know at least 90% of your donation will go those who need it......

Rap Kreyol (not verified)

at 09:54 on January 18th, 2010

I hear you man. I believe his Yele Haiti Faoundation is a fraud too. Another thing i may add is that, there are some people out there with the truth that will be coming foward soon. Remember i warned you.

dwight mitchell (not verified)

at 01:41 on January 24th, 2010

you wouldnt believe the people who refuse to accept the fact that this guy is a fraud... ----- dailycaller.com/2010/01/20/wyclef-jeans-redemption-song-and-dance/ ----------The Smoking Gun released documents over the weekend showing Yele Haiti did not file any tax return until 2009. Posted documents reveal Yele Haiti spent $250,000 on television production for a Wyclef-owned company called Telemax. Another $100,000 in Yele Haiti funds went directly to Wyclef after he sang at a benefit concert in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Another $60,000 paid rent for Platinum Sound, a Manhattan recording studio owned by Wyclef. The charitable NGO spent $400,000 on commercial ventures, in which Wyclef himself owns a controlling interest.one of the biggest supporters whos making every attempt the get people to donate is --- yosistah8 -- in the east new orleans fourm on --- www.nola.com --