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Perez Hilton not backing down for using gay slur
(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-06-24 08:46

Perez Hilton not backing down for using gay slur

Perez Hilton arrives on the red carpet at the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto, Sunday, June 21, 2009.[Agencies]

LOS ANGELES – Perez Hilton isn't apologizing for using a gay slur, and says he's never claimed to be a spokesperson for the gay community.

The celebrity blogger said in a statement Tuesday that he will continue to say things upsetting to gay and straight people alike. The comments came after the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation called for Hilton to apologize for unleashing the word during an altercation with Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am.

Hilton said he felt physically threatened and sought the most hurtful thing he could say during the confrontation at a Toronto nightclub early Monday. Police charged the band's tour manager with assault for allegedly punching Hilton.

Hilton said he did what he thought best to stand up for himself.