In Memory of Adam "MCA" Yauch

BET remembers the Beastie Boys member.

Versatile Musician - Not only did he rap and direct, but Yauch was also a record producer and self-taught bassist. He was the mastermind behind hardcore/punk band Bad Brains’ 2007 album Build a Nation
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Material Boys - Before dropping their debut album, the three MC's got their feet wet opening up for material girl Madonna on her 1985 Virgin Tour. (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Hall-of-Famer - In April 2012, the Beastie Boys made history as the third rap group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Photo: KMazur/WireImage)

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Grammy Fam - After two previous nominations the group won their first Grammy Award in 1998 for the hit single “Intergalactic” off their Hello Nasty album. The rap trio eventually went on the win two more Grammys throughout their career.  (Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

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