This is actually somewhat heart-wrenching…
Adam “MCA” Yauch of Beastie Boys was diagnosed last week as having a cancerous tumor in his left parotid (salivary) gland. Luckily it was caught early and is localized in one area, and as such is considered very treatable. It will however require surgery and several weeks of additional treatment. Fortunately the cancer is not in a location that will affect Yauch’s vocal chords.
Beastie Boys have canceled all upcoming concert appearances to allow time for Yauch’s surgery and recovery. The release of the band’s forthcoming album Hot Sauce Committee Part 1 will also be pushed back.
Paraphrasing from a video statement on Beastieboys.com, Yauch said, “I just need to take a little time to get this in check, and then we’ll release the record and play some shows. It’s a pain in the neck (sorry had to say it) because i was really looking forward to playing these shows, but the doctors have made it clear that this is not the kind of thing that can be put aside to deal with later.”
Let’s all hope he makes a speedy recovery.
READ: Adam Yauch has cancer, Beastie Boys cancel all dates
glad they’re taking some time off instad of going the tlc route
tms said this on July 20th, 2009 at 9:31 am
damn
much love 2 yall
Ronny Goines said this on July 20th, 2009 at 9:36 am
Damn, that sucks. If you have insurance make sure you try to get regular checkups. You never know what can happen.
Sean Juan said this on July 20th, 2009 at 9:40 am
i was suppose to see them on august 2nd (and was traveling quite far to do so,) so this kinda sucks, but what sucks more is the fact that MCA has cancer.
mike902 said this on July 20th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Get better man. This is real hip-hop. This is a real legend, not that Kanye/Drake bullshit.
JD said this on July 20th, 2009 at 9:44 am
I hope he makes a speedy recovery. I love the Beastie Boys.
BrooklynsOwn said this on July 20th, 2009 at 9:52 am
prayers out to him.
Vick said this on July 20th, 2009 at 9:55 am
damn…..GET WELL MCA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in my prayers.
TIRON said this on July 20th, 2009 at 10:06 am
damn man shits crazy i wuz really lookin forward 2 their cd. but it will cum in gud time. jus rest & get betta. i hope evrything turns out gud.
best rap group eva
wh0 c@r3s said this on July 20th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Speedy recovery and all that jawn MCA. It’s always sad to see shit like this.
Sasha said this on July 20th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
prayers to mca and the beastie boys
lazerguncarrier said this on July 20th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Thanks for posting this, Meka. When I heard about it this morning it pretty much ruined my day.
George Clooney said this on July 20th, 2009 at 6:48 pm