Fergie 'Kanye West Made Hip-Hop More Gay Friendly'

Fergie has credited Kanye West and her own band for making hip-hop more "gay-friendly".

Speaking about the rapper - who was going on tour with Lady Gaga until recently - the singer told The Advocate: "Kanye West really did a great thing for hip-hop and made it very mixed and open."

As for own group, she says her Black Eyed Peas band mates - Will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo - have also helped gain the music a new audience.

"They're completely gay-friendly." Fergie added. "Are you kidding me? Look at how they dress!"