Wyclef has led the Haitian people as an ambassador, musician and philanthropist. But for now that’s as far as his leadership will extend.

According to Reuters, ‘Clef’s bid to run as president of his native Haiti has been denied by officials due to lack of residency.

A nine-person electorial council decided that the founding Fugees member—who was born in Port-au-Prince and raised from age 9 in New York and New Jersey—was not eligible to run for Haiti’s highest office.

Wyclef was instrumental in providing support in the devastating 7.0-magnitude January earthquakes that shook the impoverished country to its core. He stepped down as founder and chairman of the Yéle Haiti Foundation to run for office.

Wyclef’s disqualification culminates a short and bumpy campaign trail. The rapper/producer’s PR team quit earlier this week, just days after fellow Fugee member Pras publically endorsed ‘Clef’s opponent, Michel Martell. Earlier this week, Jean received death threats.