The story in Wyclef Jean’s new memoir, Purpose: An Immigrant’s Story, which has people talking is the allegations that Lauryn Hill duped him in to thinking her first born son was his, when in fact, her son was fathered by Rohan Marley.
Well, Marley is now disputing the information, saying Wyclef’s story of deceit is “bull and a money-making-ploy.” Marley told TMZ, Wyclef “knew from jump that was my son from the day [Lauryn] was pregnant,” adding Wylcef is “just saying false things to get book headlines” – and he has no plans to talk it out with ‘Clef because “he knows he is fronting himself.”
Rohan does admit that Clef and Lauryn had a fling before he came into the picture, but is confident that it ended because he said Wyclef gave him the green light. “They were definitely not messing around, or he would never have given me the okay,” he said. He and Lauryn spent a lot of time working together in the studio, he argues, so there wouldn’t have been any time to have had the alleged affair.
But Wyclef stands behind his word as the truth. “There is no way that I would have shown up in the hospital in that circumstance to wait for a baby to be born if it was not mine. The idea of a memoir is to tell the truth. I know that often the truth hurts, but a lie hurts even more,” he told TMZ.
It’s been a tumultuous week in the music world as Wyclef Jean and Rohan Marley are embroiled in a paternity dispute over Lauryn Hill’s five children. The drama has played out publicly, with each of them trading accusations on social media platforms. Now, Marley has fired back at Jean’s claims, claiming that he is lying about being the father to any of Hill’s kids.
The feud between these two legendary figures is one for the history books, and it shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. With tensions running high, both sides have dug their heels in and neither appears willing to compromise or back down from their respective positions.
For fans of Lauryn Hill who have followed this story closely since its inception, this latest development may be the most exciting yet; now that Rohan Marley has responded to Wyclef Jean’s claims, we finally get to hear what he believes actually happened all those years ago – and why he thinks Jean is wrong about his involvement.
Allegations Made By Rohan Marley
Rohan Marley, the son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Lauryn Hill, has fired back at Wyclef Jean’s recent claims that he is in fact the father of Hill’s eldest child. In an interview with Page Six, Marley stated that these allegations are false and accused Jean of lying about their relationship as well as his paternity status.
Marley went on to discuss how he was deeply hurt by Jean’s accusations, claiming they were made without any evidence or proof. “I take great offense to people who just outright lie,” Marley said. He further explained that while there may have been a brief friendship between him and Jean in the past, it never resulted in any kind of romantic involvement with Hill.
Marley concluded by expressing his gratitude for all those who have stood up to support him during this difficult time and emphasized once again that anyone attempting to spread lies about himself and Hill will not be tolerated. It is clear from his statements that Rohan Marley takes this matter very seriously and won’t stand for being falsely accused of something like this.
Wyclef Jean’s Response
In response to Rohan Marley’s claims, Wyclef Jean has released a statement of his own. Jean denies that he is lying and stands by the assertions he made in his interview with Page Six. He goes on to say that while he respects Marley’s right to defend himself, it doesn’t change the fact that Hill confided certain details about their relationship which lead him to believe the child could be his.
Jean further explains how this situation has caused him emotional distress as well, pointing out that regardless of any outcome, it was not something he wanted or expected to become public knowledge. In addition, Jean notes that despite being hurt by all these accusations, he still wishes for privacy and respect during such a difficult time for both parties involved.
Ultimately, one can only hope that any discrepancies between Rohan Marley and Wyclef Jean can eventually be resolved peacefully so everyone can move forward from this drama with minimal conflict.
Conclusion
In the end, Rohan Marley and Wyclef Jean are both adamant about their positions. Rohan has made it clear that he believes Wyclef is lying and will not back down from his claims. He thinks that Lauryn Hill’s children deserve to know the truth about who their father is. On the other hand, Wyclef maintains that he never claimed to be a biological father of any of Lauryn Hill’s children.
No matter what happens in this situation, one thing is certain: all parties involved want what’s best for Lauryn Hill’s five children. While they may disagree on some points, we can only hope that everyone can come together to ensure these kids have a happy and healthy upbringing. It’s a difficult situation for all those involved but hopefully with time, understanding, and compassion an agreement can be reached that works out for everyone involved.
