Beastie Boys' Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speeches | 2012 Induction 

I'm not a 52 year old dude crying.. It's just something in my eye.. Rest in peace MCA. Beastie for life...🤘🙏💙

At the moment Ad Rock and Mike D were accepting their award, Yauch was dying in a hospital bed. So sad. They really did a good job keeping it together.

Bless you. I'm a 58 year old lady from Amsterdam, saw them 3 times live in concert. Now dying of cancer myself. I think about Adam and the other Beasties often. Man, i still enjoy their music a lot. Keep rocking, keep grooving. Love 🤘✌❤

To those that gave this a thumbs down, you need to take a long look in the mirror and ask yourselves what’s missing. Beastie Boys represent nothing but love, humility, family, and sticking together. MCA you will always be with us.

That third trophy laying down.... got me.

I'm 53 and STILL listen to the Beastie Boys. A true classic rap group who were and still are a part of who I am. Thanks guys!

These guys are absolute legends. M.C.A. is missed badly.

Hearing them read the letter from MCA. Oh man, I cried a little all these years later. RIP.

Beastie For Ever. Ad Rock and Mike D on stage receiving their award while Adam was living his last days… It’s one of the most heartbreaking moments in the Hip Hop history Long live to the music ❤️

More than 8 years later, and still, tears.

Rest in peace Adam .. you're one of the most badass MCs to walk this universe and will never be forgotten.

There are the occasional celebrity deaths that catch you off guard and hurt like losing a family member. The death of MCA cut me deep. I’m known to all who know me as the guy who has a huge music collection and always has the newest and most dope new music. The first album I asked my mom to buy me when I was 8 was the ‘license to ill’ cassette. RIP Yauch.

Whoever didn't grow up bumping the Beasties surely missed out on big part of the foundation of hip hip and rap in the early days. My eyes immediately came to tears as soon as Ad Rock started reading MCAs words.

R.I.P. Yauch.

Now here's a little story I got to tell about 3 bad brothers you know so well, it started way back in history... With AD Rock MCA and me Mike D ❤

Yauch's passing hit me like a kick in the chest. I remember getting back from my lunch break at work, when a friend of mine texted me the news. We'll never forget you, Adam. #RIPMCA

Every good party in the 80's had Beastie Boys playing.

I saw Beastie Boys and Run DMC way back in the day. As someone who loves all kinds of music it was one of the best concerts I have ever seen.

Mike D tearing up at the end got me good 😢

When all three awards were put on the podium... but only 2 members of The BB. I choked up. I’ve never seen this clip before, so Thank you for sharing.

Rest in Peace MCA. You beastie boys earned this. And as a fan, I thank you for entertaining me from a young age to my mid 30s!

I attended the ceremony and kept hoping that MCA miraculously was healed and would be there. And then when Mike and Adam got on stage I knew it. I knew Yauch wasn't going to make it. The girl I was with said get over it people die every day. I left to go back home that night.

tears. RIP YAUCH

One of the dopest rap groups PERIOD!!! r.i.p MCA

I'm a 57 year old woman. I have l the license to Ill album on spotify. Bumped it when it came out, still bumping it today. Seriously just like 5 minutes ago. A true classic. The best

i’m glad to say that i saw these guys in the 1990s . beastie boys music guided me through many growing pains. i love you guys. thanks to nyc for raising these artists. rip mca

I couldn't even hold it together while Ad-Rock read Yauch's letter; I have no idea how they did. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Seriously warms my heart to see these dudes do such an honor to their friend MCA while accepting the biggest award of their career. Will forever love the Beastie Boys! RIP Adam Yauch

In 1984 or 85 I attended the Madonna (Virgin) tour here in Detroit. Beastie Boy’s opened. This was back when they were still a punk band. I loved it. Only problem was the crowd absolutely hated them. First time I’ve ever seen a band get booed off a stage. Probably not an opener for a Madonna crowd. Lol. I vividly remember Ad Rock, MCA, and Mike D) telling the Madonna crowd to fuck off Detroit and they threw their beer’s into the crowd lol. I think they played maybe 3 songs. Crowd didn’t know what they missed. Rip.

They're Dope, They're Pioneers, They're Legends, Congrats To Them. RIP MCA 🙏

RIP ADAM YAUCH ❤❤❤ You were and still are a part of hip hop. #TheBeastieboys MCA 🙏🙏

This is so bitter sweet, so deserved, terrible that Yauch was too sick to attend this moment. The Beastie Boys were the soundtrack to my formative years. I remember sneaking out telling my mum I was staying at my friends house and going to watch the Beasties when they were considered hellraisers, my bestie told her folks the same and off we went! We saw them again in 95 after Ill communication came out. It was an incredible experience.

Their beats were some of the sickest beats ever. Wow. BB are one of those groups where you here 3 seconds of the song and you know it’s the BEASTIE BOYS.

Probably the greatest run of any band. 25 years... License to Ill to Hot Sauce Committee Pt 2. A high level throughout.

That Licensed to Ill LP is one of Hip Hops greatest LP's in history.... every song on that ich was a banger! I still listen to some Beasties today!

One of the rare people i have never even met but yet i truly miss, MCA RIP

This hit me like a brick. The world needs to remember to be humble, be real and be thankful for all the blessings you have received. Its easy to want the best for these guys

55 down votes? Who dafuq down votes real shit that like? I’m not even a huge fan and I fucking love the Beasties. The world misses you, MCA.

I'll be turning 50 in a month. This $h!t still makes me want to cry. They were a big part in the expansion of my musical appreciation as a teen.

Best acceptance speech for anything ever. Two dudes are so humble and down to earth. Really would of loved to see MC A up there with his brothers. R.I.P. MC A, you will always be remembered as a legend

These guys just take me back to my childhood. RIP, Adam Yauch

Simply Amazing. MCA will ALWAYS be in our hearts and minds. Thank you Beastie Boys for such great childhood memories.

This aired on HBO, one day after MCA's death

A little kid in norway in the late 80s put on their record in gym class and became a hero!! Love them then, now and forever! Thanks for your hard work ❤️

God this makes me cry. Rest in paradise MCA.

I just finished Beastie Boys Book and I pray that even one person reading this goes and buys it. If you are a fan, it is ESSENTIAL. I couldn't put it down.

Beastie Boys are part of my Hip Hop heart. Growing up listening to them in the Golden Age of Hip Hop in the early eighties molded me towards my love of the artform. I cried when Ad-Rock read MCA's words.

Adam Yauch was pure class!!! RIP MCA rest easy 🤘♥️😎

The Beasties used to go down to Rock clubs in the early 80s where it was full on Rock and Punk scene. There is where the Beastie boys heard the first hip hop records being played over the loud speakers. it's crazy to think that in clubs where it was mainly Rock, they would play Hip Hop to rock fans. That's rock for you, they bring exposure to things that mainstream media wouldn't necessarily be covering. This is coming full circle for them tho, starting as a punk band and then evolving into a hip hop group. well deserved. RIP to MCA (Adam Yauch) and may the boys carry on their legacy any which way they can. Rock on \m/

I really appreciate how Mike D and Ad Rock Express there growing up and listening To all theses musical genres Beastie Boys # 1

The beastie boys are iconic hip hop legends without a doubt....FACTS...

Dude had a Nuclear Assault shirt on. My first intro to music was Beastie Boys back in 86... I then moved on to thrash metal and NA was one of the first bands I listened to and liked from that genre. Awesome!

How they kept their speeches together while their band mate was dying I have no clue

RIP MCA, I still miss you, thank you for my early teen years! To those of you thumbs down. Have some repect for them.

Fan for 30 plus years. Fan for life.

Mike D gave his kids the best nicknames lol hilarious! Damn I miss Adam. He left behind a daughter and wife and mother and two cool ass brothers! AD rock and Mike D.

I was lucky enough to see them in 1999 one of the best shows I’ve ever been to rip mca

I'm a dad of three kids ages 10,11, and 13. My job as a dad is to guide, disciple my children to be impactful adults, also exposing them to culture, art and music. You best believe the Beasties boys are on that list for real Hip Hop. RIP MCA!!

These guy blew walls down..by being outspoken and fresh..with rhythm energy and smarts

It’s pretty sad and ignorant if anyone gave them a thumbs down but I don’t see a thumbs down on this video. These guys are great human beings on top of what they did for music. The world needs more good people. I just watched the speeches from Chuck D and LL, and they were incredible. Chuck is brilliant in general and LL is an amazing and smart dude. So much respect for these 2 legends and they’re the perfect dudes to honor the Beastie Boys.

I love they give so much props to their influence. I think most hip hop fans would have loved to grow up in New York throughout the 80's and 90's

Longtime fan with them and Run DMC. One of the most unique bands ever. One of the pioneers of rap that kept the fire burning all these years. As you can see from this speech extremely intelligent bunch of guys.

When they came out I heard a voice in my head: THE BEASTIE BOYYYYYS ARE FINALLY HOOOOME! R.I.P MCA.

My childhood. I miss MCA so much you guys 😭💔

I am a total Hip Hop head, I grew up with the Beastie Boys and I can't watch this without a lump in my throat. The best and worst day of their career at the same time. Rap music would not be the same without them.

I wore my license to ill cassette out!!!! Still know all the words to Paul Reveere. I always loved MCA's voice. RIP 3 MC's and 1 DJ!!!!!🥺 now 2

My all-time favorite group. I miss them, but I can always hear them.

Amazing live...4 sets in one....hiphop...funk...punk...hiphop.....the longest and greatest concert I've been to.

MCA WE LOVE AND MISS YOU! I REMEMBER BUYING MY FIRST CASSETTE IN THE 80s AS A CHILD. IT WAS BEASTIE BOYS FIRST ALBUM. I LITERALLY WORE THAT TAPE OUT TIL IT WOULDN'T PLAY ANYMORE. LOVE YOU ALL. YOU GUYS ARE A TRUE MUSICAL INSPIRATION AND GIFT TO THE WORLD!!!

reppin NYC till the break of dawn, they deserve a place in the city

Legendary musicians. When I first heard them I was in 5th grade & they've been a significant part of my musical journey ever since. Thank you for all the amazing jam sessions & a lifetime of enjoyment.

10 years ago this made my dads day, he fucking loved beastie boys growin up rip brother

I’m 48 old and Beastie Boys were my favorite band forever ❤

I saw Beastie Boy at Lollapalooza 94. I just remember thinking after watching them do Watcha Want, Sabotage, and Gratitude. How the heck is anyone going to beat that? Well Smashing Pumpkins were under whelming and Billy Corgan was talking about how he had sex and was a rock star and his band was pretty much asleep for their set.

Sabotage on letterman is one hell of a 😎 live performance...Yauch is the man !!

This is such a tear jerker. Just three boys from NYC.

Absolute legends❤️ most favourite dudes to pic up a mic and rap, rock.. shit do whatever they wanted to do and did it so perfect! Mix Master Mike is the MASTER and wearing a Nuclear Assault T-shirt.. gotta love it! Haven’t seen this since this aired and of course tears are flowing again… RIP MCA💔

I would argue that without these three guys, hip hop would not have been the success it has been to this day. I would also argue that their music is so incredible, it will be shaping the future of hip hop for generations before we all even catch up to where they were.

well deserved and i love how they said that no artist can sample their beat. they were so fun, creative, and talented. all played instruments, all rapped, and beats were sooo crazy good.

Beastie boys are a very talented and a unique Rap group punk rock to hip hop

I feel the love in that room.

I remember being in junior high when licensed to Ill came out and I was like whattttttt. Then I remember being a freshman in college when check your head came out and I was like what?!!!! Now they’re Rapping AND playing their own instruments?! These guys are absolute legends.

This band has been the one constant throughout my life since I was old enough to make my own music choices. I've seen many bands, and I've enjoyed many bands but for 35 years there is only one group I hear every day, one group I just cannot resist singing/yelling along with...literally any time they come on. I have raised 4 kids, and when I'm dead and gone my kids will still smile and remember me being stupid any time they hear these legends.

I listen and watch these guys and just think about theyre every guy I went to school with. Doing what they love and having fun with it and blessing the rest of us wanna bes with their talent!!

"Rest in Love and Music MCA!!" ❤🙏💯🎵

Felicitari sunteti Fantastici.Va ador si va salut din Romania🌹🌹🌹

I remember Ad Rock saying after MCA died that he had us fooled in the best way. I remember the emails from Oscope asking people to pray at the same time at a certain hour all together and send healing energy. I think at the time of this ceremony, we were all in disbelief that he'd actually die. He was so positive and forward thinking...it just seemed impossible at that moment. Miss his voice in the world so much!

Well deserved. Beastie Boys rock! 🤘🤘🤘

RIP MCA, love the beastie boys and always will

Respect to mix master Mike and MCA. We live the beasties

As a 16yr old in 1986 and working at my 1st job being baskin Robbins, I would close the store at 10pm and blast the beastie boys while cleaning the store. Them, whodini, ll cool j and run dmc!

You can see the hurt on their faces and in their eyes, the pain of knowing MCA is dying as they speak.

rest in peace MC A!!! your voice will live on forever in your message!

Best concerts ever! Loved when they just jammed out too. 🙏🤘

Miss you guys 🇧🇪🙏 In Belgium your where and still a great gang, growing with you, living with your voice, your Powa! The sound of NYC, rushing and grooving all around you,

💙💜💙💜 so much love for these BBoys. Thank you🙏

These guys are legends

probably my top 3 band of all time..and i am a metal fan

Still to this day once a month I'll listen to the Beastie Boys. And I mean every single track from every single album. License to ill was the first tape I ever bought.

MCA MCA MCA