Key to modern music and now a key to the city.
Credit: Felix Glasmeyer
Global music icon Wyclef Jean is heading to Tamarac this week – and he’s not coming quietly. On Friday, May 1 at Noon, the city will honor Wyclef and his sister, Melky Jean, with one of its highest civic distinctions: the Key to the City.
The ceremony takes place at Tamarac City Hall (7525 NW 88th Ave.) and is open to residents and invited guests, timed with the start of Haitian American Heritage Month. Expect a stacked recognition moment, with proclamations declaring May 1 as Wyclef and Melky Jean Day across Florida and Broward County, plus a county-level key presentation before Tamarac’s own tribute caps things off.
For anyone who came up on The Score, Wyclef’s impact hardly needs explaining. As the creative force behind the Fugees and a solo artist with global hits spanning decades, his fingerprints are all over modern music. Beyond the charts, he’s remained active in philanthropy, education, and tech-forward initiatives tied to global empowerment.
Melky Jean brings her own heavyweight résumé. Through her Carma Foundation, she’s led international efforts focused on housing, healthcare, food access, and women’s empowerment. She’s also the founder of Saint Sauveur Haitian Heritage Rum, championing Haitian culture through entrepreneurship, while continuing her career as a Grammy-nominated vocalist.
Together, the siblings represent a cross-section of Haitian excellence—music, business, and humanitarian work—making this Tamarac moment feel bigger than a standard civic ceremony.
