Taraji Henson: What does she think of using more "authentic language" on Empire

There's a big divide between "Empire" star Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard ... he wants more of an authenticity boost but she doesn't want the N-word anywhere near their hit show.

TMZ asked Henson straight up if she thinks "Empire" should use the inflammatory word to give the show street cred. Seems she's siding with writer David Rambo.

It's a pretty touchy issue, and she thinks it's a button showrunners might not want to push.

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