Capitol Records and Universal-Polygram International Publishing are suing Monster Energy Drink for copyright infringement involving several songs from the Beastie Boys.
The suit is seeking $1.2 million for illegally using five tracks during a promotional sports video. The video in question promoted an annual snowboarding competition called “Rukus in the Rockies” featuring Z-Trip remixes of the Beastie Boys songs.
After the tragic death of former Beastie Boy Adam Yauch in 2012 , it was revealed through his will that any use of their music through a promotional and/or advertisement setting are strictly prohibited. (Hmmm … that’s an interesting tidbit.)
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