Wyclef sued by New York jeweller

Wyclef Jean is an ambassador for Haiti

Rap star Wyclef Jean is being sued by a New York jeweller which claims the performer owes the company money.

Jacob & Co alleges Mr Jean has not paid for over $300,000 (£150,000) worth of watches and jewellery.

The company's founder, Jacob Arabov, known as the "king of bling", was jailed in June by a Detroit judge for lying to investigators of a drug ring.

Mr Jean, who gained fame as a member of the The Fugees, has not commented on the legal action.

The 35-year-old singer was made a roving ambassador for Haiti, his birth country, in 2007 by President Rene Preval.

Arabov, famous for his diamond-encrusted watched and necklaces, was known as a jeweller to the stars before he was jailed.

His nickname, Jacob the Jeweller, is mentioned in tracks by many artists, including Kanye West, The Game and Beyonce.

His other clients included Madonna and Elton John.