Like a racist who justifies his ignorant comments by naming all of his black friends, Ja Rule has set out to downplay his previous homophobic remarks by explaining that he has the "homosexuals in [his] family" over for Christmas. See! How could he possibly dislike gays if he lets them in his house? At Christmas-time?

How would you react if one of your kids told you that he or she was gay?

That's their own preference. I'm going to love them regardless. I have relatives that are homosexuals and, you know, they come over for Christmas, hang out. It's something that starts with us. That's why my album is named 'The Mirror' — because everybody has to look at themselves and take it upon themselves to educate. It's my responsibility to educate my children — not the TV. I think a visual is more influential than audio, but that goes without being said. You know, that's the world we live in and people are tight in the collar about a lot of issues. It is what it is.

Those gay relatives might be choosing a different house to celebrate the holidays at this December.

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