Pop Crunch — Beastie Boys star, Adam Yauch aka , MCA, was found dead today, at the age of 47. MCA, co-founded the rap group with Mike D, and Ad Rock in 1979, [...] more info

Starpulse — Adam Yauch, one-third of the legendary hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, has died at the age of 47, according to TMZ. Yauch, also known as MCA, had been in treatment for cancer since 2009. The rapper... more info

USA Today Music — The music world is mourning again. Adam Yauch, known as Beastie Boys rapper MCA, has died. more info

ContactMusic — Adam Yauch the American MC and founder member of the pioneering hip hop trio the Beastie Boys has died aged 47 Yauch had undergone surgery and radiation therapy for cancer though it is not clear if the death is related to the rappers battle with the ... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Hip-hop pioneer and Beastie Boys icon Adam Yauch has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 47. The rapper, also known as MCA, died on Friday. more info

Perez Hilton — So, so sad. Adam yauch of the Beastie Boys passed away Friday at the age of 47. The MCA was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2009, but was recently believed to be cancer-free. The cause of death is currently unknown, and not necessarily related to c... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The rumors appear to be confirmed. We've lost one of our generation's musical legends. As many are reporting and tweeting (including Russell Simmons, Questlove, TMZ and Pitchfork), Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, who has been fighting... more info

The Independent — One of the founding members of hip hop trio the Beastie Boys Adam Yauch died today aged 47. more info

Dlisted — Well, this one's going to hurt like a piece of your childhood is getting ripped away. Adam "MCA" Yauch, one of the founding members of the Beastie Boys along with Mike D and Ad Rock, passed away away this morning at the age of 47. Global Grind ... more info

Gigwise — US star reported to have died in America after long battle with cancer more info