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DMX Turned Agony and Atomic Energy Into One of Rap’s Most Titanic Legacies
He was both the last great rugged and raw ‘90s rapper, and a harbinger of the harmonic pop sensibilities that would dominate the next generation.
Swizz Beatz Remembers DMX: “He Lived His Life for Everyone Else”
The “Ruff Ryders Anthem” producer paid tribute to his late friend on Instagram: “He was the most loyal person I've ever known”
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How to Survive a Killer Asteroid
The impact that wiped out the dinosaurs would probably have killed you too—unless you were in the exact right place and had made the exact right plans.
99 Pea Recipes for Every Table
Shelling peas, sugar snap peas, snow peas, pea shoots… We love them all.
These Prefabricated Homes Showcase the Beauty and Innovative of Sustainable Living
A new book from Thames & Hudson explores the latest advancements in prefabricated housing
Report: Matt Gaetz Is Well and Truly F--ked
Gaetz may officially be the dumbest congressman alive.
Remembering DMX, Who Changed Rap Forever
The New York MC made us feel his pain, and it made him a superstar.
Taylor Swift Fans Are Obsessed With Taylor's New "Hey Stephen" Laugh
A glorious day for Swifties everywhere.
Travel After COVID Vaccine: These Countries Are Open to Fully Vaccinated Travelers
But there's still a lot to consider before booking that trip.
What It Was Like to Hang Out With DMX For 17 Hours Straight in Miami
The photographer Matt Salacuse recounts an impromptu day spent with the rapper in 2008 that showcased both his charm and his demons.
Vladimir Putin Has a Message: “Hey, Joe, Are You Listening?”
The Biden Administration can’t escape the Russia problem.
The Best Sales on Beauty Products This Week
Some weekly sales to make you feel better about your beauty budget.
Rapper DMX Is Dead One Week After a Heart Attack
He was a “warrior who fought till the very end,” his family said.
Sri Lankan Kiribath is Creamy, Velvety, and Made With 3 Ingredients
Make it for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, a special occasion, or just because it's delicious.
Black Trans Woman Seeks Emergency Transfer From Georgia Prison
After filing two lawsuits against the Georgia Department of Corrections for alleged abuse, Ashley Diamond says officials are retaliating.
Oh Look, LinkedIn Also Has a 500M User Data Leak
Plus: A bad Zoom bug, a billion-dollar cocaine bust, and more of the week's top security news.
Our Favorite Kitchen Scale Is on Sale, Just in Time for Spring Bake
Every good baker needs a scale, so you might as well get one on sale.
The Top Hotels to Visit in Greece and Turkey This Summer
As both nations welcome tourists, here are the coolest spots to lay your head
Justine Bateman Doesn’t Want You to Call Her New Book Brave
The actor and author of Face: One Square Foot of Skin wants to push back against the ubiquity of plastic surgery—because it’s a Ponzi scheme, and “you’re never going to win.”