Here Are 10 Haitians In Hollywood

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On January 1, 1804, Haiti defeated the French to became the first black republic to become free of slavery. Today, we celebrate Haitian independence day by paying tribute to just a few Haitian celebrities in Hollywood.

Maxwell

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdWEI8pnCI4/

Maxwell’s mother is Haitian. His father is Puerto Rican.

Future

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcbecGqH792/

Future is Haitian.

Jason Derulo

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bc-XvcVFTCa/

Jason Derulo has Haitian roots.

Wyclef

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdAy_4HBHRT/

Obviously, we know the former Fugees frontman reps Haiti.

DJ Whoo Kid

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcoBCLclGx5/

Popular hip-hop DJ, DJ Whoo Kid, is Haitian.

Mona Scott-Young

Mona Scott-Young’s mother is from Haiti.

Usher

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbxCksVl845/

Usher’s dad is Haitian.