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Group / Crew · New York · 80s

Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys were an American hip-hop group formed in New York City in 1981. They were composed of Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, Adam "MCA" Yauch, and Michael "Mike D" Diamond.

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4
Beefs
0
Rank
#173
Era
80s
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Beefs

No documented rap beefs.

Signed
Def Jam Recordings
Licensed to Ill was Def Jam's first #1 album. Massive commercial breakthrough.
Signed
Produced
Rick Rubin
Rick Rubin produced Licensed to Ill. Core Def Jam partnership.
Produced
Friendship
Run-DMC
Toured together. Def Jam family. Both crossed rap into rock audiences.
Friendship
Nas
Mutual admiration. Beastie Boys championed conscious and lyrical rap.
Friendship
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Quick Stats
Rank by connections#173
Active since1984
Era80s
RegionNew York
TypeGroup / Crew