Central Waterfront in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wyclef Jean
New Jersey Hall of Fame
"I think the greatest thing about America is the American Dream."
- Wyclef Jean
Born: October 17, 1969
Lived in: Newark, New Jersey
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2016
A rapper, musician, and actor, Wyclef Jean first achieved fame as a member of the acclaimed New Jersey hip-hop group The Fugees. His family emigrated from Haiti to the United States when he was nine years old, with his family eventually settling in Newark where he was quickly drawn to music. With a wealth of musical influences, including jazz, classic rock, folk, disco, and Latin, Jean's career as a producer and solo artist has resulted in an innovative and eclectic sound recognized by three Grammy Awards, countless chart-topping hits, a certified six times platinum Fugees album, and more than nine million solo-album sales. Committed to his home country, Jean has kept close ties with the Haitian community, often noted for providing humanitarian aid and consultation in times of crisis.
Erected by New Jersey Hall of Fame. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work
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Location. 39° 56.453′ N, 75° 7.932′ W. Marker is in Camden, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is in Central Waterfront. Marker can be reached from Clinton Street west of South Delaware Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Riverside Dr, Camden NJ 08103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walt Whitman (a few steps from this marker); Mark & Scott Kelly (a few steps from this marker); Clara Barton (a few steps from this marker); Laurie Hernandez (a few steps from this marker); Kool & the Gang (a few steps from this marker); Buzz Aldrin (a few steps from this marker); Albert Einstein (within shouting distance of this marker); General Martin E. Dempsey, 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
