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Wyclef Jean almost hung up on Michael Jackson
31 May
Summary
- Michael Jackson called Wyclef Jean after hearing 'Gone Till November'.
- Jean initially hung up, mistaking Jackson's call for a prank.
- They later collaborated on Jackson's 'Blood on the Dancefloor' remix.

Wyclef Jean revealed a near-miss encounter with the late Michael Jackson. Jackson reached out to Jean after being impressed by his 1997 solo track, "Gone Till November." At the time, Jean and his cousin were known for elaborate pranks, leading him to almost dismiss Jackson's initial call as a joke.
After realizing the true identity of his caller, Jean recounted Jackson's enthusiastic praise for the song and expressed a desire to collaborate. This conversation culminated in their eventual work together on a remix for Jackson's 1997 album, 'Blood on the Dancefloor.'