May 9, 2012

Beastie Boys & Capitol Records Named In Lawsuit Over 4 Songs




Just a day before Adam "MCA" Yauch's passing, the Beastie Boys were sued by Tuf America over four songs including "The New Style."

One day before the untimely passing of Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch, a lawsuit was filed against the group. According to AllHipHop, Tuf America filed the lawsuit, claiming that the Beastie Boys used portions of Trouble Funk songs on four different occasions.

According to the report, "Hold It Now Hit It" and "The New Style" were named as two of the four tracks in question. Tuf America is also claiming Trouble Funk's "Drop the Bomb" was used on "Car Thief" and that "Say What" was used on "Shadrach."

Tuf America is looking to take this matter to court. The Beastie Boys and Capitol Records were named in the lawsuit. AllHipHop also has documents pertaining to the lawsuit, which can be viewed on their site.

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