Eminem: I'd never use 'N' word

Eminem has rubbished claims he is racist, but admits to being a homophobe.

The rapper was slammed earlier this year after song lyrics were found from early in his career, in which he made derogatory comments about a black former girlfriend.

But the 32-year-old insists he would never use the N word.

He says: "(It's a) word I don't feel comfortable with - it wouldn't sound right coming out of my mouth."

But Eminem has no problem using the word "faggot" when talking about homosexuals. He adds: "If you're using the word in the way of calling them a name, that's different than a racial slur to me."