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"You're up on YouTube, half of your face has red makeup, the other half green, and your hair is barely combed. How you gonna let people see you like that? Someone is pimping Lauryn right now. A true friend would say, 'You have to check yourself into a psychiatrist.' I reached out a few times. I spoke the truth to her, but I realized I wasn't speaking to her but one of her personalities."
-- Wyclef Jean on former Fugees member Lauryn Hill. (Giant)
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By: fee on 1/01/2008 3:09PM
Maybe I didnt read what some of you read but I do believe he said he spoke to her but it didnt work. Sometimes in life being put on blast maybe exactly what u need to get your life together. Its called tuff love. I noe here to judge wyclef on past money issues with he and lauryn however its evident that somethings is going on with her and she needs some direction and help.
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By: Hazell on 1/01/2008 3:14PM
Wowwwww!!!! First of all if he wanted to help her talk to her privately if she didnt want to hear it then just pray for her. Anyone who has listened to the songs that she has written has to know that the deepness of her will not be understood by everyone. So with that said, pray for her and let God handle it.
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By: Lamont on 1/01/2008 4:10PM
I can't understand why so many people are jumping on Wyclef. The truth speaks the truth where ever and to who ever when it needed to be heard. She obviously has something going on that is not ok. We as people tend to want to be selective in when we address problems and that is not ok. Him speaking out might just be her reality check and turning point.
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By: paul lemrise on 1/01/2008 5:14PM
---------------TO ALL YOU HATERS OUT IN THE HOOD-----
I AM A 40 YEAR OLD WHITE CAT WHO HAPPENED TO CATCH
MS. HILL DOING HER THING.., SHE HAS MORE TALENT AND
CLASS THAN 90% OF ALL ACTS IN THIS BACK-STABBING,SELL-OUT, SO-CALLED PLAYER BUSINESS. ALL SHE
NEEDS IS SOME "REAL" HUSTLERS WATCHING HER BACK.
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By: Daniel Asamota on 1/01/2008 5:36PM
He tried to talk to her on the lo-lo but she wasn't listening. He had to go public so now she'll be so outraged maybe she'll start to see some things! He's trying to help her not put her out in public and bash her. It shows that he really cares to risk their friendship in order to try an save her. We need more bruthas' like him. Lauren, contact me, for sometimes a neutral party is best to talk to when you're havin' problems.
Daniel Asamota
author of 'Mound Bayou'
www.Dasamota.com
www.myspace.com/asamota
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By: Yo Mama on 1/01/2008 8:11PM
You all have assumed that Wyclef hasn't talked to Lauren personally. If he did and she's still a complete mess maybe public pressure from the fans that truly love her will help her to get he act together. Y'all treat Wyclef like he's a snitch. Get real. Write positive messages to Lauren, she needs our help!
Black folk...stop hatin'
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By: Tracey on 1/01/2008 6:56PM
For those viewing anything on Lauren Hill at this time just know Mental Illness if this is what Lauren has is a very sad state to witness in which leaves supporters and love ones helpless. Trying to fix a broken head is much harder then repairing a broken mug with glue. This is this Sista's struggle. I have confidence she will be back from the brink of disstruction. And we should be there to support her when she is caple of receiving it. Let stop the bashing. Many of us has people with mental health Issues and if we dont Thank God.
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By: Sondra Robinson on 1/05/2008 3:42PM
I think that Lauren Hill is a very talented young lady, and I wish her well in all evdeavors to do anything positive in her life. I would not have known about the problem's she is currently facing be it not for Wyclef's public comment. So maybe in his own way he really is trying to help her, for who knows, maybe someone else who (can) be instrumental in her return to self will read his comment and be the key to her recovery. We as african americans need to stop hating on our brothers and sisters who voice their opinions in whatever venue they choose,just because we don't agree. Stay positive Wyclef. I feel ya. And God bless u Lauryn, you're still my girl.
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By: jacque on 1/01/2008 7:50PM
He's an ignorant a** without any real compassion or respect.
I'm sure he knows all about pimping talented women. He should be uplifting her instead of stomping her when she's down. Men can really show their a** at times.
Wishing Ms. Hill good health, and much solace in this New Year. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.
BOYCOTT Wyclef in 2008!
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By: Miss Jamaica on 1/01/2008 8:14PM
Wyclef needs to search himself, first before he can talk about Lauren... He's Haitian one day and Jamaican the next. In every movie he plays in he wants to be Jamaican..... He's confused too..... Just be yourself.... Lauren will be all right. You will see.
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