Beastie Boys and Universal Music Group settled lawsuits accusing the parent of Chili’s of using the legendary rap trio’s 1994 song “Sabotage” without permission in social media ads to promote the restaurant chain. Settlement notices were posted on Wednesday in Manhattan federal court and Dallas federal court, where Beastie Boys and UMG filed their respective … Read more
Fighting for their rights. The Beastie Boys are suing the owner of Chili’s for using their song “Sabotage” in social media ads. The hip-hop and rock group filed a complaint in Manhattan federal court accusing Chili’s owner Brinker of copyright infringement and unfair competition from using significant portions of the 1994 track without a license. … Read more
They’re so versatile. The Beastie Boys were immortalized in New York history Saturday when the street corner featured on the cover of the hip-hop group’s 1989 album “Paul’s Boutique” was christened “Beastie Boys Square,” reports NME. Speaking at the ceremony, former band members Ad-Rock, 56, and Mike D, 57, thanked their fans for making their … Read more
The Beastie Boys once rhymed about the “Sure Shot” on a sick single from 1994’s “Ill Communication.” And the Brooklyn crew is among the classic rap acts captured in a new photo exhibit, “Hip-Hop: Conscious, Unconscious,” at Manhattan’s Fotografiska (281 Park Ave. South) that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the street sound that was born … Read more