NOTE L002791
DATEMay 13, 2026
STATUSFiled
SUBJECTLicensed to Ill

Why was Licensed to Ill the Beastie Boys’ only Def Jam album?

Creative differences with producer Rick Rubin led the group to leave Def Jam and sign with Capitol Records for their next album, Paul’s Boutique.

Report L002791. Filed.


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