Wyclef Jean has not denied reports that he is considering a run for president of Haiti. In fact, his family released a statement Monday that suggests a bid is definitely within the realm of possibility.

“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,” the statement reads. “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.”

Current President Rene Preval cannot seek re-election in the November polls.

According to the Associated Press, the former Fugees singer, who was raised in Brooklyn and New Jersey, would have to prove that he has resided in Haiti for five consecutive years, owns property in the country and has never been a citizen of any country other than Haiti. Jean is a U.S. resident, not a citizen, and given his extensive humanitarian work in Haiti, it’s likely he owns property there, but it might be tricky to prove he has lived there for five years, given his multimillion-dollar home in Saddle River.

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