"Rap group with the classic 1986 album Licensed to Ill … or a description of 17- 24- 48- and 57-Across?" crossword clue

Author: Mathew Cooper
Last Updated: 31 May 2023

Rap group with the classic 1986 album Licensed to Ill … or a description of 17- 24- 48- and 57-Across? NYT crossword answer is:

BEASTIEBOYS (11 letters length)

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The rap group with the classic 1986 album Licensed to Ill is the Beastie Boys. The trio of Michael "Mike D" Diamond, Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, and Adam "MCA" Yauch released their debut album in 1986 and it quickly became a classic. The album featured the hit singles "Fight for Your Right" and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" and was certified platinum by the RIAA. The Beastie Boys went on to become one of the most influential and successful rap groups of all time.

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