Rough Rider

Rapper DMX has been ordered to pay $242,000 after failing to honor a deal to promote a clothing line for dogs after Amusing Diversions Inc. produced and marketed a canine clothing line, including dog caps, scarves, raincoats and bomber jackets. When reached, DMX explained that he’s a lover of all animals and that the agreement may be a conflict of interest, underscoring his comments with, “Luv my doggies but where’s my pussy.” In other DMX-related news, the entertainer is setting records for the Hospitality Rider promoters around the world must satisfy before a performance . . . it includes a gallon of Hennessey Cognac and three boxes of condoms. Apparently, the man is a machine.