Blog: Idolator

Hours after the death of Beastie Boys' MCA (aka Adam Yauch), the band released a statement confirming his passing and recapping his contributions to music, fil, the cause of Tibetan freedom and the post-9/11 recovery. The official word comes after a massive outpouring of grief from across the cultural spectrum, including reactions from Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake and other artists who worked with, owed a debt to, or simply enjoyed Yauch's music. Full statement below.  It is with great sadness that we confirm that musician, rapper, activist and [...]