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Older generations of the Navajo Nation have passed down stories of scourges, resilience — and survival. New generations are bringing the tales to life. Read 'The Navajo Nation and Coronavirus: Planting Hope Amid a Plague,' a part of our collaboration with @SearchlightNM, at the link in our bio. Photographs by Don J. Usner/Searchlight New Mexico

Older generations of the Navajo Nation have passed down stories of scourges, resilience — and survival. New generations are bringing the tales to life. Read 'The Navajo Nation and Coronavirus: Planting Hope Amid a Plague,' a part of our collaboration with @SearchlightNM, at the link in our bio. Photographs by Don J. Usner/Searchlight New Mexico

@rollingstone Jun 14

Lionel Richie reflects on meeting Nelson Mandela, the secret to a perfect moustache and why he’ll never retire.“I don’t think anything about aging or getting older,” he says. Click the link in our bio for the “Last Word” interview. Illustration by Mark Summers

Lionel Richie reflects on meeting Nelson Mandela, the secret to a perfect moustache and why he’ll never retire.“I don’t think anything about aging or getting older,” he says. Click the link in our bio for the “Last Word” interview. Illustration by Mark Summers

@rollingstone Jun 14

New York’s Reclaim Pride is just one of several organizations that are refocusing their events during LGBTQ Pride month in alignment with the movement for racial justice. Click the link in our bio to read how queer pride is going back to its protest roots. Photograph by AP Photo/Richard Vogel

New York’s Reclaim Pride is just one of several organizations that are refocusing their events during LGBTQ Pride month in alignment with the movement for racial justice. Click the link in our bio to read how queer pride is going back to its protest roots. Photograph by AP Photo/Richard Vogel

@rollingstone Jun 13

For anyone who still thought K-pop was a passing fad or a niche subset best left to the “world music” fringes, the recent rallying of the fandoms has underlined the fact that K-pop is more than just another overseas import — it’s officially a global force. Click the link in our bio for 12 of the best recent songs from the genre, as part of our weekly “Music at Home” playlist series.

For anyone who still thought K-pop was a passing fad or a niche subset best left to the “world music” fringes, the recent rallying of the fandoms has underlined the fact that K-pop is more than just another overseas import — it’s officially a global force. Click the link in our bio for 12 of the best recent songs from the genre, as part of our weekly “Music at Home” playlist series.

@rollingstone Jun 13

After 'Cops' was canceled after more than 30 years, the writer of its ubiquitous theme song "Bad Boys" tells us why he wishes you knew more than the chorus. “You have to look at the song itself,” Inner Circle bassist-songwriter Ian Lewis says. “What is the song saying? How is it being misconstrued?" Click the link in our bio to learn more about the track. Photograph by Larry Marano/Shutterstock

After 'Cops' was canceled after more than 30 years, the writer of its ubiquitous theme song "Bad Boys" tells us why he wishes you knew more than the chorus. “You have to look at the song itself,” Inner Circle bassist-songwriter Ian Lewis says. “What is the song saying? How is it being misconstrued?" Click the link in our bio to learn more about the track. Photograph by Larry Marano/Shutterstock

@rollingstone Jun 13

Protesters gathered in Austin, Texas the weekend of May 30th and 31st, to call for justice for Floyd and Michael Ramos, who died after a police officer fired his rifle at him as he was driving away. Austin-based photographer Rahim Fortune captured these images the first week of June to combat the "toxic images depicting us" in the news — and to show how people in the community have been affected.Tap the link in our bio for more photos. Photographs by @rahimfortune

Protesters gathered in Austin, Texas the weekend of May 30th and 31st, to call for justice for Floyd and Michael Ramos, who died after a police officer fired his rifle at him as he was driving away. Austin-based photographer Rahim Fortune captured these images the first week of June to combat the "toxic images depicting us" in the news — and to show how people in the community have been affected.Tap the link in our bio for more photos. Photographs by @rahimfortune

@rollingstone Jun 12

Judas Priest’s “Metal God” Rob Halford talked to us about the joys of leather, coming out as a gay metalhead, and how he keeps “Breaking the Law” fresh. Click the link in our bio for the “Last Word” interview. Photograph by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images

Judas Priest’s “Metal God” Rob Halford talked to us about the joys of leather, coming out as a gay metalhead, and how he keeps “Breaking the Law” fresh. Click the link in our bio for the “Last Word” interview. Photograph by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images

@rollingstone Jun 12

We spent a day documenting the stories behind the personal messages held high by demonstrators at Black Lives Matter rallies in Manhattan and Brooklyn."What better way to show how alive we are, how here we are, how present we are, than to show our joy, to be as open and energetic as possible?" Tap the link in our bio to read more. Photograph by @ewphotos1

We spent a day documenting the stories behind the personal messages held high by demonstrators at Black Lives Matter rallies in Manhattan and Brooklyn."What better way to show how alive we are, how here we are, how present we are, than to show our joy, to be as open and energetic as possible?" Tap the link in our bio to read more. Photograph by @ewphotos1

@rollingstone Jun 11

Racism has long been a problem in the porn industry. Black performers are paid less, hired less, and have to deal with racist, yet popular, tropes. Now, as protests rage across the country, some performers are pushing for change. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

Racism has long been a problem in the porn industry. Black performers are paid less, hired less, and have to deal with racist, yet popular, tropes. Now, as protests rage across the country, some performers are pushing for change. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

@rollingstone Jun 11

Alexis Hunley photographed essential workers, friends and family in Los Angeles affected by the pandemic and reacting to the George Floyd protests. “It is a quick glimpse into the lives of the ones I love most as we all do our best in those in-between moments full of rest, recovery, grief, and joy,” she says of the photo essay. Click the link in our bio to see more. Photographs by @byalexishunley

Alexis Hunley photographed essential workers, friends and family in Los Angeles affected by the pandemic and reacting to the George Floyd protests. “It is a quick glimpse into the lives of the ones I love most as we all do our best in those in-between moments full of rest, recovery, grief, and joy,” she says of the photo essay. Click the link in our bio to see more. Photographs by @byalexishunley

@rollingstone Jun 10

32 years after N.W.A released "Fuck tha Police," streams of the anti-cop anthem are surging once again during the nation’s George Floyd protests. “A lot of people would be happy that they song gets streamed,” says MC Ren, “but it’s unfortunate.” Click the link in our bio to read how the group's 1988 single became the "perfect protest song." Photograph by Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

32 years after N.W.A released "Fuck tha Police," streams of the anti-cop anthem are surging once again during the nation’s George Floyd protests. “A lot of people would be happy that they song gets streamed,” says MC Ren, “but it’s unfortunate.” Click the link in our bio to read how the group's 1988 single became the "perfect protest song." Photograph by Raymond Boyd/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

@rollingstone Jun 10

In our new "RS Interview: Special Edition," @killermike talks to @jamilksmith about the inherent trepidation black men are taught to feel in the presence of police, the themes and spirituality that run through the work of @runthejewels and more. Watch the interview at the link in our bio. Photograph by Michal Augustini/Shutterstock

In our new "RS Interview: Special Edition," @killermike talks to @jamilksmith about the inherent trepidation black men are taught to feel in the presence of police, the themes and spirituality that run through the work of @runthejewels and more. Watch the interview at the link in our bio. Photograph by Michal Augustini/Shutterstock

@rollingstone Jun 9