Eminem Speaks On The Passing Of The Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch

Eminem has cited the Beastie Boys as an inspiration of his since he got in the game, so obviously he was affected by the tragic passing of group member Adam “MCA” Yauch over the weekend. In a statement to MTV, the Detroit rapper expressed his remorse and extended his condolences to the group’s other two members. See what he had to say below. Marisa Mendez


(Video) LL Cool J Reacts To MCA’s Death

Hip Hop Hollywood caught up with LL Cool J who shared his emotions and sentiments of MCA’s passing. Hit the jump. steveisDOPE


(Video) Coldplay – Fight For Your Right (Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch Tribute)

The passing of Adam Yauch came as a shock to us all. A few hours after his death Coldplay took the stage in Los Angeles and paid tribute to the Beastie Boys and Adam. Hit the jump. steveisDOPE


Madonna Says Beastie Boys Are Important To Musical History!

Madonna believes that MCA was a one-of-a-kind artist and he and the Beastie Boys are part of and important to the musical revolution.  Check what else the long-standing queen of pop had to say about the group. Steph Bassanini


#IFWT Remembers Adam Yauch: Beastie Boys-(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)

This is such a classic song and video! “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)” was the Beastie Boys’ forth single from their debut album, Licensed To Ill. The song would go on  to be one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. Watch the iconic video below. RIP Adam Yauch, aka MCA! Julie1205


#IFWT Remembers Adam Yauch: Celeb Tweets Reacting To His Death

The news of Adam Yauch’s death was a tragic shock for many people. Many celebs took to their Twitter accounts after the news broke to tweet their reactions and condolences to him and his family. Hip hop legends such as Rev Run, Snoop Dogg, Bizz Markie, Bun B, Big Daddy Kane, Russell Simmons and more all spoke out about MCA’s death. Read their tweets below. Julie1205


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