Recording artist Wyclef Jean, shown in an interview July 23 by Fox host Stuart Varney, has confirmed he is considering life in politics. (Richard Drew/Associated Press)

Wyclef Jean has confirmed he is considering running for president of Haiti, according to CNN.

It's premature to say whether he will be on the ballot in the Nov. 28 presidential election, the Grammy Award-winning artist said, but he has filled out the paperwork necessary to enter the race.

Initial reports that Jean might run appeared this weekend in Ottawa publication Le Droit.

Haitian-raised Jean, who came to fame as leader of the U.S. hip hop group the Fugees and then had a solo career has been an outspoken advocate for his native country.

His Yéle Haiti Foundation has been active in creating jobs and educational opportunities in Haiti. It was heavily involved in aid efforts after the massive Jan. 12 earthquake that devastated the Caribbean country but also got some negative publicy around that time over some questionable aspects of its finances.

"Wyclef's commitment to his homeland and its youth is boundless, and he will remain its greatest supporter regardless of whether he is part of the government moving forward," said a statement released by his foundation on Monday.

"At this time, Wyclef Jean has not announced his intent to run for Haitian president. If and when a decision is made, media will be alerted immediately. Please let us know if we can help with anything else."

Haitian President René Préval, who first served as president from 1996-2001 and was elected again in 2006, won't be running in the fall election as the Haitian constitution bars him from another term.

His administration has been criticized for slow decision-making following the earthquake this January.