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

Impose Magazine — You know who Adam Yauch was, because he was a legend. MCA of the Beastie Boys, first up, that's how we all met him, on hits like "You Gotta Fight For Your Right to Party" and "No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn" and "Sabotage" in the early days. Did you ... more info

Guardian Music — Guitarist behind the 'wacka wacka' sound on Isaac Hayes's Theme from ShaftThe film Shaft was notable for inaugurating the blaxploitation genre in Hollywood, winning an Oscar in 1972 for best original song. Composed by Isaac Hayes, Theme from Shaft â€... more info

Guardian Music — Heaven, LondonTiming is everything in pop, and Santigold's has gone awry. When the New York electropop diva born Santi White emerged in 2008 – then trading as Santogold – with a striking debut album and a sound, look and attitude all apparently f... more info

Guardian Music — Despite objections from Axl, the feuding rockers are inducted alongside Donovan, Beastie Boys and Red Hot Chili PeppersDespite many protests – including his own – Axl Rose has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Although he did not... more info