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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.
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Maxwell

Maxwell’s mother is Haitian. His father is Puerto Rican.
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union’s parents are Haitian.
Future

Future is Haitian.
Jason Derulo

Jason Derulo has Haitian roots.
Wyclef

Obviously, we know the former Fugees frontman reps Haiti.
DJ Whoo Kid

Popular hip-hop DJ, DJ Whoo Kid, is Haitian.
Mona Scott-Young

Mona Scott-Young’s mother is from Haiti.
Usher

Usher’s dad is Haitian.
10 Haitians In Hollywood [PHOTOS]
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