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Money Honey Mike
Money Honey Mike (real name Jean Huberman Charles) was a Haitian rapper and writer, and a founding member of the Carrefour-based hip-hop collective Original Rap Staff (O.R.S.). Active since the mid-1990s, he played an important role in the…
Biography
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Money Honey Mike (real name Jean Huberman Charles) was a Haitian rapper and writer, and a founding member of the Carrefour-based hip-hop collective Original Rap Staff (O.R.S.). Active since the mid-1990s, he played an important role in the early development and popularization of Kreyòl/French rap in Haiti.
As part of O.R.S., Money Honey Mike contributed to some of the collective’s most influential early tracks, including “Mèsi” and “Tout Moun Sou Blof,” helping to establish a raw, socially grounded rap style that resonated strongly with Haiti’s urban youth during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Alongside group work, he later released independent singles that reflected a more personal and introspective approach.
Career & Major Releases:
Money Honey Mike appeared on the Original Rap Staff album Men Bon (2000), with credited performances on “Tout Moun Sou Blof” and “Mèsi.” In the 2000s and 2010s, he continued releasing music independently and through collaborations. His solo and featured releases include “PARDON” (single, 2012), “Let the beat breathe..” (single, 2013), and “Rap” (compilation appearance on Rap Kreyol, Vol. 2, 2022). He also appears as a featured artist on tracks such as “You” and “Big Thing” from Excès De Love (2002), distributed on Apple Music.
Passing & Legacy:
Money Honey Mike passed away on January 28, 2022 due to complications related to COVID-19. His death prompted widespread tributes across Haiti’s rap community, recognizing his foundational role in O.R.S. and his lasting contribution to the country’s hip-hop heritage.
Popular Songs:
Trilingual Kreyòl–French–English lyricism; gratitude and faith (“Mèsi”); social observation; street realism.
Known For:
Founding role in Original Rap Staff; clear and rhythmic Kreyòl/French delivery; early contribution to Haiti’s rap movement of the 1990s and 2000s.
Alias & Slogan:
Stage name: Money Honey Mike — “Pa gen lòt, pap gen lòt, pap janm gen lòt.”
Collaborations:
Original Rap Staff; MC BOP; Top Tchookko; Top Adlerman; Wolf Cool MC; Posse X.
Awards:
No major industry awards publicly documented.
As part of O.R.S., Money Honey Mike contributed to some of the collective’s most influential early tracks, including “Mèsi” and “Tout Moun Sou Blof,” helping to establish a raw, socially grounded rap style that resonated strongly with Haiti’s urban youth during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Alongside group work, he later released independent singles that reflected a more personal and introspective approach.
Career & Major Releases:
Money Honey Mike appeared on the Original Rap Staff album Men Bon (2000), with credited performances on “Tout Moun Sou Blof” and “Mèsi.” In the 2000s and 2010s, he continued releasing music independently and through collaborations. His solo and featured releases include “PARDON” (single, 2012), “Let the beat breathe..” (single, 2013), and “Rap” (compilation appearance on Rap Kreyol, Vol. 2, 2022). He also appears as a featured artist on tracks such as “You” and “Big Thing” from Excès De Love (2002), distributed on Apple Music.
Passing & Legacy:
Money Honey Mike passed away on January 28, 2022 due to complications related to COVID-19. His death prompted widespread tributes across Haiti’s rap community, recognizing his foundational role in O.R.S. and his lasting contribution to the country’s hip-hop heritage.
Popular Songs:
- À toi
- Mèsi
- Tout Moun Sou Blof (with Original Rap Staff)
- PARDON
- Let the beat breathe..
- Rap
Trilingual Kreyòl–French–English lyricism; gratitude and faith (“Mèsi”); social observation; street realism.
Known For:
Founding role in Original Rap Staff; clear and rhythmic Kreyòl/French delivery; early contribution to Haiti’s rap movement of the 1990s and 2000s.
Alias & Slogan:
Stage name: Money Honey Mike — “Pa gen lòt, pap gen lòt, pap janm gen lòt.”
Collaborations:
Original Rap Staff; MC BOP; Top Tchookko; Top Adlerman; Wolf Cool MC; Posse X.
Awards:
No major industry awards publicly documented.
Discography
Albums & songs
No albums found.