Grammy Award-winning artist and philanthropist Wyclef Jean can now add another distinguished honor to his long list of achievements: The Haitian-born Jean was awarded an honorary doctorate on May 23 from Western Connecticut State University in Danbury.

Singer Maxwell has released a statement regarding the tragic events that have taken place in his mother's homeland of Haiti.

Reports now say that the death toll from the Haiti earthquake has surpassed 200,000. To find out more info on what is going on in Haiti continue reading.

Wyclef Jean says that he thinks that there may be up to 500,000 dead if Haiti does not receive help immediately. Click here to see Wyclef being interviewed on the streets of Port-au-Prince.