Eminem made a cameo in the recently released comedy The Interview playing himself as a chat show guest who comes out as gay.
The 42-year-old rapper was interviewed in the film by James Franco portraying television entertainment reporter Dave Skylark.
The dim-witted Skylark questioned Eminem about song lyrics offensive to the elderly while his producer Aaron Rapoport - played by Seth Rogen - guided him in the interview through an earpiece.
Celebrity interview: James Franco questioned Eminem in a scene from The Interview
'I don't necessarily rap about the things I hate, it's more about the things I fear,' the blonde rapper replied.
'When I say things about gay people, or people think that my lyrics are homophobic - it's because I'm gay,' Eminem continued.
The shocked Skylark Tonight host then got Eminem to clarify that he was homosexual.
Surprise admission: Eminem told the chat show host that he was gay
'I like men,' Eminem said.
Rogen's character from the control booth asked for a new chyron as Skylark kept the rapper talking.
'I'm more shocked that people haven't figured it out yet. I mean, it's kind of like I've been playing gay peek-a-boo,' Eminem said.
In real life, Eminem has been the subject of criticism for lyrics considered homophobic.
Control room: Seth Rogen also was featured in the scene involving Eminem
The Detroit rapper previously made cameo appearances in the 2001 hip-hop film The Wash and in the 2009 comedy-drama Funny People.
He also has appeared on HBO's Entourage series.
Rob Lowe, 50, also made a cameo on The Interview as a secretly bald actor.
The Interview was given a limited release on Christmas Day and made available online after a hacking attack targeting Sony Pictures.
New chyron: Seth's character requested a new chyron after the revelation
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