As of 2012, The Beastie Boys were the highest-selling rap group of all time, having sold 20 million albums since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales data in 1991.

Which is the better Beastie Boys album - Licensed to Ill or Paul's Boutique? Both are groundbreaking records in their own right, and this week they go head-to-head as part of Chuck's Fight Club on ...

In 1987, as they exploded into global consciousness with their wildly successful debut album Licensed To Ill, the first rap album to hit number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, the Beastie Boys ...

When it comes to rap groups that stood the test of time, the Beastie Boys are right at the top of the list. The trio of New York City performers began in the 1980s and then their run lasted ...

According to the RIAA, the Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique album was certified gold for 500,000 copies sold on Sept. 22, 1989, just a little over two months after the album was released.

In 1992, the Beastie Boys released the landmark album, Check Your Head. By the time they dropped Ill Communication two years later, they began a run of three straight No. 1 albums.

The Beastie Boys’ 1994 classic Ill Communication turns 30 this year and as part of the ongoing celebration, the band has partnered with Vevo for a special annotated version of the “Sabotage ...