Wyclef Jean was among ten people arrested during a protest against school funding in New York.
The Fugees singer was one of a number of stars who tried to address the crowd at the rally
Entertainers including Alicia Keys, Erykah Badu, Jay-Z and P Diddy told the crowd that Mayor Michael Bloomberg's budget cuts are unfair to students.
Wyclef Jean was arrested for disorderly conduct after he attempted to perform.
The event's permit barred performances.