Beastie Boys paid more legal fees from Monster Beverage Corp.

Beastie Boys have been granted a further $668,000 (£442,000) in legal fees, following a dispute with Monster Beverage Corp.

Last year, the hip-hop trio were given $1.7 million (£1.01 million) after winning their case against the energy drink company. The group were pushing for up to $2.4 million in fees to be paid, and a New York judge made the final decision this Monday, 15th June.

The case arose from Monster’s creation of a ‘Beastie Boys Megamix’, which was made without permission. Further controversy arose when they used the message ‘RIP MCA’, referring to the late Adam ‘MCA’ Youth. His will and testament stated that any likeness to himself or Beastie Boys could not be applied to commercial use.

Paul Engelmayer - US District Jude for the case - stated that there was “ample basis” to believe the clip gave a solid impression that Beastie Boys would have granted permission.