Wyclef Jean, who lends himself to quite a bit of charity work through his Wyclef Jean Foundation, will be honored Thursday night for his efforts.

Jean will be presented with the inaugural "Rolling Stone" Do Something Award at the 1999 Do Something Gala in New York City for his efforts to support musical education and expanded opportunity for underprivileged children through the work of his non-profit organization.

In a statement, Wyclef had this to say about the award: "In the future, I don't want to be remembered as Mother Theresa or the Pope or anything, but I want to be remembered as someone who gave back to the kids."

Other than working with his Wyclef Jean Foundation, the Fugee has also put in a lot of time lately with NetAid; he recorded the "New Day" single with U2's Bono as a benefit for both the Wyclef Jean Foundation and NetAid. Wyclef also performed at the NetAid concert earlier this month at Giants Stadium in New Jersey (see and "Wyclef, Bono, Mary J. Blige, Jewel, More Hit Stage For NetAid").

Comedian-actor Joe Piscopo is hosting the Do Something Gala, while "Rolling Stone" magazine founder Jann Wenner will present Wyclef with his award. Performing at the event will be Wyclef's brother and sister's group, Melky Sedeck.

Also expected to attend the ceremony are Heather Locklear, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and his wife Tracey Edmonds, as well as Miss USA 1999, Ann Pressler.

Another Do Something Award will be presented to businessman and philanthropist Ted Forstmann, who is Chairman and CEO of the Children's Scholarship Fund.

Wyclef, meanwhile, wraps up his October string of dates on Sunday night in New Orleans at the Voodoo Music Festival (see "Wyclef To Kick Off October Tour").