The rapper and activist explained that he had taken many factors into account and just thought it would be best for him to leave it alone and focus on his family.

This is what he said in a statement, reports MTV News US: "After weeks of quiet but painstaking reflection with my wife and daughter, I have chosen to end my bid for the presidency of Haiti.

“This was not an easy conclusion to reach; but it is one that was thoughtfully made, taking into account many, many competing factors and weighing the course that will best advance the healing of the country and help it find the quickest path to recovery."