The world of hip-hop suffered yet another tragic blow on May 4, when Adam “MCA” Yauch, one-third of the legendary hip-hop trio the Beastie Boys, passed away at the age of 47 after a long battle with cancer.
As hip-hop fans across the globe mourned, hip-hop stars and Hollywood A-listers like Run D.M.C., Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake and more all responded, sharing their love for Yauch as well as their sorrow over his death.
Below, we’ve listed some of the biggest tributes from celebs of both past and present. Check them out after the cut. –nicholas robinson
