Wyclef Jean x Play Cloths “Haiti Relief Effort” Tee
January 15, 2010 ⋅ Uncategorized ⋅ by Staff ⋅ 4 Views

Haiti faced a natural disaster of unprecedented proportion, an earthquake unlike anything the country has ever experienced. The magnitude 7.0 earthquake – and several very strong aftershocks – struck only 10 miles from Port-au-Prince. Over 2 million people in Port-au-Prince faced this catastrophe alone and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse. Many people across the country have already started to contribute to the Haiti Relief Effort and Play Cloths must do its part as well. Sometimes it is very confusing when donating do to the high level of corruption within certain charities but in this instance Play Cloths feels that Wyclef Jean is a man they can trust.

So starting today, Friday January 15th @ 3pm EST, Play Cloths will release a signature Jack logo t-shirt designed for the Haiti Relief Effort. 100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED to the YELE HAITI EARTHQUAKE FUND, which is an organization supported by Wyclef Jean. In order to send the donation as fast as they can, the Haitian Jack t-shirt will only be on sale from Friday January 15th to Friday January 22nd (one week only).

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  • Why Clef?

    As stated earlier, some people need to actually have something in return than donate anything for free, which is sad.

    This is like Bono’s Red project. It’s very questionable to be mixing product marketing and charity in the same sentence.

    Wyclef is already under scrutiny over his business practises. His heart is there, but the knowledge isn’t.

    I would steer clear of this product if you are honest and willing to donate and expect nothing in return.

    Donating to the Red Cross would ensure 100% of that money would get there faster. It wouldn’t process through Yele Haiti, and possibly lose percentage and arrive late.

    The idea of “giving” would actually differentiate from “buying”.

  • Why Clef?

    As stated earlier, some people need to actually have something in return than donate anything for free, which is sad.

    This is like Bono’s Red project. It’s very questionable to be mixing product marketing and charity in the same sentence.

    Wyclef is already under scrutiny over his business practises. His heart is there, but the knowledge isn’t.

    I would steer clear of this product if you are honest and willing to donate and expect nothing in return.

    Donating to the Red Cross would ensure 100% of that money would get there faster. It wouldn’t process through Yele Haiti, and possibly lose percentage and arrive late.

    The idea of “giving” would actually differentiate from “buying”.

  • Da Teacha

    Get off the blogs talking shit if you haven’t done your research. Yele.org was and is doing much good for Haiti. Big up Wyclef for giving back to his peeps who were in dire straights before this tragedy. Yele.org had a tax issue and that warrants being corrupt? Some bullshit reporting by the “thesmokinggun” website. They should dead the website, go out back, and smoke themselves!

  • Da Teacha

    Get off the blogs talking shit if you haven’t done your research. Yele.org was and is doing much good for Haiti. Big up Wyclef for giving back to his peeps who were in dire straights before this tragedy. Yele.org had a tax issue and that warrants being corrupt? Some bullshit reporting by the “thesmokinggun” website. They should dead the website, go out back, and smoke themselves!

  • ANON

    “the most sincere donations are anonymous ones”

    i like this quote Harrry.

    mixed views on this one. My cynicism aside; the more money to Haiti the better.
    buy one, or make a donation yourself; either way the end result is what’s important.

  • ANON

    “the most sincere donations are anonymous ones”

    i like this quote Harrry.

    mixed views on this one. My cynicism aside; the more money to Haiti the better.
    buy one, or make a donation yourself; either way the end result is what’s important.

  • flailing legs

    @Superstar.

    The Clipse can market their brand on the backs of the thousands of dead Hatians all they want, I suppose. Doesn’t make it right. This is a tragedy, not a marketing opportunity.

  • flailing legs

    @Superstar.

    The Clipse can market their brand on the backs of the thousands of dead Hatians all they want, I suppose. Doesn’t make it right. This is a tragedy, not a marketing opportunity.

  • Chicken Nugget

    Now there is probably a good chance that clipse donated money themselves to Haiti. But it does make some sense to make shirts to where all proceeds go to haiti for people who want to donate but would like a t-shirt in return. What’s wrong with using their brand to gather attention and get more money out to haiti? Yes, it promotes their brand but 1. they are not the only brand doing this, and 2. their brand might have been the biggest tool to use at the time. It is true that the best donations are the anonymous ones, but you cant knock a brand for creating a t-shirt that creates more awareness of the tragedy in haiti.

  • Chicken Nugget

    Now there is probably a good chance that clipse donated money themselves to Haiti. But it does make some sense to make shirts to where all proceeds go to haiti for people who want to donate but would like a t-shirt in return. What’s wrong with using their brand to gather attention and get more money out to haiti? Yes, it promotes their brand but 1. they are not the only brand doing this, and 2. their brand might have been the biggest tool to use at the time. It is true that the best donations are the anonymous ones, but you cant knock a brand for creating a t-shirt that creates more awareness of the tragedy in haiti.

  • thabrick

    this needs to be posted again. people are easily getting swindled for their money. please donate to legitimate organizations so the money truly does help and doesn’t go into someone’s pocket.

    Take the time to read:
    http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0115102wyclef1.html

  • thabrick

    this needs to be posted again. people are easily getting swindled for their money. please donate to legitimate organizations so the money truly does help and doesn’t go into someone’s pocket.

    Take the time to read:
    http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0115102wyclef1.html

  • superstar

    to Happy Harry
    So what if the Clipse are marketing the brand
    100% proceeds go to Haiti regardless
    & that’s what count!!

  • superstar

    to Happy Harry
    So what if the Clipse are marketing the brand
    100% proceeds go to Haiti regardless
    & that’s what count!!

  • suspect

    how does their tees fit? tight or baggie?
    i need a xxl vs xl?

    thx in adv!

  • suspect

    how does their tees fit? tight or baggie?
    i need a xxl vs xl?

    thx in adv!

  • sunny

    i love it!

  • sunny

    i love it!

  • Sam B

    Happy Harry – They probably already did “pony up” some of their own cash. How about instead of telling others what to do with their money or their brand you do something with your own life. Hating on Malice and Push when they’re doing 10000x more than you ever will for Haiti? SMH.You are a joke.

  • Sam B

    Happy Harry – They probably already did “pony up” some of their own cash. How about instead of telling others what to do with their money or their brand you do something with your own life. Hating on Malice and Push when they’re doing 10000x more than you ever will for Haiti? SMH.You are a joke.

  • http://www.complexclothing.blogspot.com ARMSTRONG

    HOPE helping other people everywhere. love the idea

  • http://www.complexclothing.blogspot.com ARMSTRONG

    HOPE helping other people everywhere. love the idea

  • C.

    Harry..if you DONT know whether or not either of the two have donated..then ride with your concluding statement..the most sincere donations are anonymous ones..just an idea..regardless HOW monies are put together to give..they are being put together

  • C.

    Harry..if you DONT know whether or not either of the two have donated..then ride with your concluding statement..the most sincere donations are anonymous ones..just an idea..regardless HOW monies are put together to give..they are being put together

  • Dirtmcgehrk

    oh wait, NOW it’s appearing!

  • Dirtmcgehrk

    Weird, my post got modded. I didn’t say anything bad or out of line.

  • Dirtmcgehrk

    oh wait, NOW it’s appearing!

  • Dirtmcgehrk

    Weird, my post got modded. I didn’t say anything bad or out of line.

  • vheed

    what are YOU doing happy harry?

  • vheed

    what are YOU doing happy harry?

  • nerdis

    @ Happy Harry

    I’m not saying i’m one of them, but some people don’t want to donate without receiving anything in return.
    This way, these people who want something in return, can donate $50 and get a t-shirt.

  • nerdis

    @ Happy Harry

    I’m not saying i’m one of them, but some people don’t want to donate without receiving anything in return.
    This way, these people who want something in return, can donate $50 and get a t-shirt.

  • DaveNYC

    FYI- the BBB (Better Business Bureau) says Wyclef’s Charity is CORRUPT! If you’re going to help, please donate to a different charity!

  • DaveNYC

    FYI- the BBB (Better Business Bureau) says Wyclef’s Charity is CORRUPT! If you’re going to help, please donate to a different charity!

  • Supreme

    Was about to buy this shirt, then i read a report on MSN,com about the practices of Yele Haiti, which made made me think twice. If this was for a foundation that could handle this problem effectively i would support Play Cloths.

    Yele is such a small foundation, with many questionable practices, i dont know how much of this money will really make it to Haiti in time.

  • Supreme

    Was about to buy this shirt, then i read a report on MSN,com about the practices of Yele Haiti, which made made me think twice. If this was for a foundation that could handle this problem effectively i would support Play Cloths.

    Yele is such a small foundation, with many questionable practices, i dont know how much of this money will really make it to Haiti in time.

  • sway z

    i dont even know if my mother is even alive right now and for one of my favorite brands to put out a shirt like this means alot

  • sway z

    i dont even know if my mother is even alive right now and for one of my favorite brands to put out a shirt like this means alot

  • stage

    hows the fitting on these tees?

  • stage

    hows the fitting on these tees?

  • NON

    “Happy Harry” seriously? you sound more like one of the mad rappers people. How do you know the Dynamic Duo isn’t donating from their pockets?
    it’s sad that narrow minded people cast a negative shadow on something positive. I bet if it was the gap or some other monster size corp you would be patting them on the back. Your just a LAME! If you werent you would see that this is an opportunity for people that usually wouldn’t donate cash to indirectly give to a much needed cause. Cop a T, donate to a good cause. It’s a win, win! everyone that can cop should. or atleast find away to donate. Lord knows the people there need all the help the can get.

  • NON

    “Happy Harry” seriously? you sound more like one of the mad rappers people. How do you know the Dynamic Duo isn’t donating from their pockets?
    it’s sad that narrow minded people cast a negative shadow on something positive. I bet if it was the gap or some other monster size corp you would be patting them on the back. Your just a LAME! If you werent you would see that this is an opportunity for people that usually wouldn’t donate cash to indirectly give to a much needed cause. Cop a T, donate to a good cause. It’s a win, win! everyone that can cop should. or atleast find away to donate. Lord knows the people there need all the help the can get.

  • YungOne

    *applause*
    its guaranteed to sell out
    and i might not get one…but
    that would be a good thing

  • YungOne

    *applause*
    its guaranteed to sell out
    and i might not get one…but
    that would be a good thing

  • flailing legs

    This is the definition of tacky.

  • flailing legs

    This is the definition of tacky.

  • Lyle

    Where do I buy the shirt?

  • Lyle

    Where do I buy the shirt?

  • curious

    for the record, do some reading about yele haiti before donating anything to them…it’s basically wyclef jean’s personal slush fund
    http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0115102wyclef1.html

  • curious

    for the record, do some reading about yele haiti before donating anything to them…it’s basically wyclef jean’s personal slush fund
    http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0115102wyclef1.html

  • March

    PC 4 LIFE!

  • March

    PC 4 LIFE!

  • london

    there damed if they do their damed if they dont if all clothing companies did this there would be dontations contributed
    who cares if it supports their brand as long as the money goes to haiti

    imagine if coke did this apple . microsoft. nike everyone. gap

  • london

    there damed if they do their damed if they dont if all clothing companies did this there would be dontations contributed
    who cares if it supports their brand as long as the money goes to haiti

    imagine if coke did this apple . microsoft. nike everyone. gap

  • Dirtmcgehrk

    “a better idea would be for pusha and malice to just pony up some money and send it directly to a cause in haiti, and not use this horrible tragedy as a way to promote their brand.

    the most sincere donations are anonymous ones…”

    I see what you’re saying, but 100% of the proceeds are going to Haiti, meaning The Clipse are basically giving their money to support the cause. Plus, wearing the shirt will raise awareness about the incident. Someone’s going to see that shirt and be encouraged to do something themselves. I think it’s a good idea.

  • Dirtmcgehrk

    “a better idea would be for pusha and malice to just pony up some money and send it directly to a cause in haiti, and not use this horrible tragedy as a way to promote their brand.

    the most sincere donations are anonymous ones…”

    I see what you’re saying, but 100% of the proceeds are going to Haiti, meaning The Clipse are basically giving their money to support the cause. Plus, wearing the shirt will raise awareness about the incident. Someone’s going to see that shirt and be encouraged to do something themselves. I think it’s a good idea.

  • Omari

    @ Happy Harry.
    C’mon dude, atleast there doing something and raising money. And remember Pusha and Malice are not exactly raking in the money. It would not suprise me if they have already made a personal donation.

  • Omari

    @ Happy Harry.
    C’mon dude, atleast there doing something and raising money. And remember Pusha and Malice are not exactly raking in the money. It would not suprise me if they have already made a personal donation.

  • Kazilla

    I usually wear mediums but I heard that Play Cloths sometimes run small. Should I go with large? Anyone buy their tees lately?

  • Kazilla

    I usually wear mediums but I heard that Play Cloths sometimes run small. Should I go with large? Anyone buy their tees lately?

  • Kazilla

    I usually wear mediums but I heard that Play Cloths sometimes run small. Should I go with large? Anyone buy their tees lately?

  • Kazilla

    I usually wear mediums but I heard that Play Cloths sometimes run small. Should I go with large? Anyone buy their tees lately?

  • Kazilla

    I usually wear mediums but I heard that Play Cloths sometimes run small. Should I go with large? Anyone buy their tees lately?

  • dcnative

    one of the best things i have ever see a clothing brand do.
    mad respect!!!!

  • dcnative

    one of the best things i have ever see a clothing brand do.
    mad respect!!!!

  • dcnative

    one of the best things i have ever see a clothing brand do.
    mad respect!!!!

  • dcnative

    one of the best things i have ever see a clothing brand do.
    mad respect!!!!

  • dcnative

    one of the best things i have ever see a clothing brand do.
    mad respect!!!!

  • http://hypebeast sko05

    Just ordered one. GOD BLESS HAITI!!!!

  • capital_A

    Where can you buy this??

  • capital_A

    Where can you buy this??

  • capital_A

    Where can you buy this??

  • capital_A

    Where can you buy this??

  • capital_A

    Where can you buy this??

  • mickey’s

    if i get the chance to cop the tee i will

  • mickey’s

    if i get the chance to cop the tee i will

  • mickey’s

    if i get the chance to cop the tee i will

  • mickey’s

    if i get the chance to cop the tee i will

  • mickey’s

    if i get the chance to cop the tee i will

  • http://thatdrop-com.blogspot.com BobbyV_

    i love Clipse, but i also think Happy Harry is on to something

  • http://thatdrop-com.blogspot.com BobbyV_

    i love Clipse, but i also think Happy Harry is on to something

  • http://thatdrop-com.blogspot.com BobbyV_

    i love Clipse, but i also think Happy Harry is on to something

  • http://thatdrop-com.blogspot.com BobbyV_

    i love Clipse, but i also think Happy Harry is on to something

  • http://thatdrop-com.blogspot.com BobbyV_

    i love Clipse, but i also think Happy Harry is on to something

  • ogsneakerheadjr

    to all my haitian out there keep your heads up.

  • ogsneakerheadjr

    to all my haitian out there keep your heads up.

  • ogsneakerheadjr

    to all my haitian out there keep your heads up.

  • ogsneakerheadjr

    to all my haitian out there keep your heads up.

  • ogsneakerheadjr

    to all my haitian out there keep your heads up.

  • Thomassi

    For every pair of “Yélé Haïti” boots (collaboration between Wyclef Jean & Timberland) sold, Timberland will make a donation to the Yélé Haïti foundation (help Haïti).
    http://www.earthkeeper.com/wyclef/YeleHaiti

  • Thomassi

    For every pair of “Yélé Haïti” boots (collaboration between Wyclef Jean & Timberland) sold, Timberland will make a donation to the Yélé Haïti foundation (help Haïti).
    http://www.earthkeeper.com/wyclef/YeleHaiti

  • Thomassi

    For every pair of “Yélé Haïti” boots (collaboration between Wyclef Jean & Timberland) sold, Timberland will make a donation to the Yélé Haïti foundation (help Haïti).
    http://www.earthkeeper.com/wyclef/YeleHaiti

  • Thomassi

    For every pair of “Yélé Haïti” boots (collaboration between Wyclef Jean & Timberland) sold, Timberland will make a donation to the Yélé Haïti foundation (help Haïti).
    http://www.earthkeeper.com/wyclef/YeleHaiti

  • Thomassi

    For every pair of “Yélé Haïti” boots (collaboration between Wyclef Jean & Timberland) sold, Timberland will make a donation to the Yélé Haïti foundation (help Haïti).
    http://www.earthkeeper.com/wyclef/YeleHaiti

  • Nick

    I JUST BOUGHT MINE!!!

  • Nick

    I JUST BOUGHT MINE!!!

  • Nick

    I JUST BOUGHT MINE!!!

  • Nick

    I JUST BOUGHT MINE!!!

  • Nick

    I JUST BOUGHT MINE!!!

  • http://www.twitter.com/DrePowersBrands Dre Fresh aka 4sTacKs

    I just saw Push at the Play Cloths 1 Yr Anniversary party @ the Hotel on Rivington St. last month. #shoutout to Ryan. This is a great effort for a great cause. BRAVO!!!!

  • http://www.twitter.com/DrePowersBrands Dre Fresh aka 4sTacKs

    I just saw Push at the Play Cloths 1 Yr Anniversary party @ the Hotel on Rivington St. last month. #shoutout to Ryan. This is a great effort for a great cause. BRAVO!!!!

  • http://www.twitter.com/DrePowersBrands Dre Fresh aka 4sTacKs

    I just saw Push at the Play Cloths 1 Yr Anniversary party @ the Hotel on Rivington St. last month. #shoutout to Ryan. This is a great effort for a great cause. BRAVO!!!!

  • http://www.twitter.com/DrePowersBrands Dre Fresh aka 4sTacKs

    I just saw Push at the Play Cloths 1 Yr Anniversary party @ the Hotel on Rivington St. last month. #shoutout to Ryan. This is a great effort for a great cause. BRAVO!!!!

  • http://www.twitter.com/DrePowersBrands Dre Fresh aka 4sTacKs

    I just saw Push at the Play Cloths 1 Yr Anniversary party @ the Hotel on Rivington St. last month. #shoutout to Ryan. This is a great effort for a great cause. BRAVO!!!!

  • NewYorkCityBoy

    This is wonderful!

  • NewYorkCityBoy

    This is wonderful!

  • NewYorkCityBoy

    This is wonderful!

  • NewYorkCityBoy

    This is wonderful!

  • NewYorkCityBoy

    This is wonderful!

  • john doe

    this is sick

  • john doe

    this is sick

  • john doe

    this is sick

  • john doe

    this is sick

  • john doe

    this is sick

  • BKE420

    good karma.

  • BKE420

    good karma.

  • BKE420

    good karma.

  • BKE420

    good karma.

  • Happy Harry

    a better idea would be for pusha and malice to just pony up some money and send it directly to a cause in haiti, and not use this horrible tragedy as a way to promote their brand.

    the most sincere donations are anonymous ones…

  • Happy Harry

    a better idea would be for pusha and malice to just pony up some money and send it directly to a cause in haiti, and not use this horrible tragedy as a way to promote their brand.

    the most sincere donations are anonymous ones…

  • Happy Harry

    a better idea would be for pusha and malice to just pony up some money and send it directly to a cause in haiti, and not use this horrible tragedy as a way to promote their brand.

    the most sincere donations are anonymous ones…

  • Happy Harry

    a better idea would be for pusha and malice to just pony up some money and send it directly to a cause in haiti, and not use this horrible tragedy as a way to promote their brand.

    the most sincere donations are anonymous ones…

  • Happy Harry

    a better idea would be for pusha and malice to just pony up some money and send it directly to a cause in haiti, and not use this horrible tragedy as a way to promote their brand.

    the most sincere donations are anonymous ones…

  • Sole-glow

    Just purchased mine. Mad props to Playcloths efforts.

  • Sole-glow

    Just purchased mine. Mad props to Playcloths efforts.

  • Sole-glow

    Just purchased mine. Mad props to Playcloths efforts.

  • Sole-glow

    Just purchased mine. Mad props to Playcloths efforts.

  • Sole-glow

    Just purchased mine. Mad props to Playcloths efforts.

  • http://twitter.com/Benzoe88 benzoe88

    if i had money i would get this

  • http://twitter.com/Benzoe88 benzoe88

    if i had money i would get this

  • http://twitter.com/Benzoe88 benzoe88

    if i had money i would get this

  • http://twitter.com/Benzoe88 benzoe88

    if i had money i would get this

  • http://twitter.com/Benzoe88 benzoe88

    if i had money i would get this

  • poonpower

    God bless.

    and the tee dont look bad actually

  • poonpower

    God bless.

    and the tee dont look bad actually

  • poonpower

    God bless.

    and the tee dont look bad actually

  • poonpower

    God bless.

    and the tee dont look bad actually

  • poonpower

    God bless.

    and the tee dont look bad actually

  • Irv

    This is why I love this brand! Much respect to Play Cloths

  • Irv

    This is why I love this brand! Much respect to Play Cloths

  • http://www.Butchersblocktv.com CheddaBLC

    Great idea for a great cause… I hope more brands follow this trend.

  • http://www.Butchersblocktv.com CheddaBLC

    Great idea for a great cause… I hope more brands follow this trend.

  • http://www.Butchersblocktv.com CheddaBLC

    Great idea for a great cause… I hope more brands follow this trend.

  • http://www.Butchersblocktv.com CheddaBLC

    Great idea for a great cause… I hope more brands follow this trend.