The Beastie Boys were the first white rap performers to gain a substantial following and were largely responsible for the growth of rap’s mainstream audience. After forming as a hardcore punk group in New York City, they shifted to hip-hop. The group’s music featured a clever blend of rap, hard rock, and funk. In 2012 the Beastie Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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