NOTE
L002791
| DATE | May 13, 2026 |
| STATUS | Filed |
| SUBJECT | Licensed 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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