Wyclef Jean responds to Sean Penn criticism

Wyclef Jean has reportedly responded to Sean Penn's recent criticism over his decision to run for president of Haiti.

Last week, Penn questioned Jean's political bid, claiming that he was suspicious of the former Fugees star's intentions to lead the country.

He told The Gayle King Show: "The first thing I'd like to say to Sean Penn is that the area which he operates in Haiti is one area in particular. He hasn't seen me for six months - I've been going to Haiti for over five years... I am not absent in Haiti, maybe the tent city you're in, maybe I'm absent in that.

"My country is not a city of tents, meaning I can't use the excuse of people living in tents to say that I'm going to make Haiti a better place. I would like to tell Sean Penn I do not react on emotions when it comes to the Haitian people. I do not have to sacrifice my life and live inside of the tents to prove I am for the Haitian people."

Former Fugees member Pras Michel recently announced that he would not support Jean's bid to become the next Haitian president.