The Beastie Boys was a rap group from New York City that rose to fame in the 80s. They originally were an experimental hardcore punk band called the "Young Aborigines" but after achieving local success with the comedy hip-hop single "Cooky Puss" in 1983, Beastie Boys made a full transition to hip hop and rap. They toured with Madonna in 1985 and a year later released their debut album, "Licensed to Ill", the first rap record to top the Billboard charts. They have won several Grammys since 1992 and became the third rap group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
