Kevin Federline is "almost broke"

Kevin Federline has admitted that he is "almost broke" but refuses to take money from his pop star wife Britney Spears.

The wannabe rap star blew $2 million that he earned from reality show Chaotic on an engagement ring for Spears, as well as building a recording studio in their Malibu home.

"I don't get any money from my wife," he told GQ magazine. "I'm almost broke. As a man, as a male figure and a father, I wouldn't be happy sitting back and living off my wife's fortune.

"I have to provide for my family. People gotta understand that I'm working, too, she's not the only one that's got things to do."

Federline also defended Spears against claims in the media that she is a bad mother.

"Britney plays mamma real well. She's a very good mother," he insisted. "It's one of those things that comes naturally. What the magazines don't tell you about Britney driving is that Starbucks is a minute from the house.

"People don't know what it's like being chased by all those cars and if Britney feels like she gotta take the baby and put him on her lap and get out of there then so be it."