Beatles Challenged Beastie Boys Samples

In 1989, the Beatles filed preliminary legal papers against the Beastie Boys over the Beatles' samples on Paul's Boutique, according to Beastie Boys member Mike D. The album used samples from 105 songs, including 24 individual samples on its final track alone. When asked whether the legal risk had caused hesitation, Mike D replied, "What's cooler than getting sued by the Beatles?" The group eventually cleared most of the samples and spent about $250,000 on licensing rights.

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