Palmetto Playground in Brooklyn Heights was renamed this morning after fallen Beastie Boys member, Adam “MCA” Yauch. A year ago, MCA died from his bout with cancer. For unspecified reasons, Mike D wasn’t in attendance. But here’s footage of Ad Rock, MCA’s mother and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz at the ceremony.

Money isn’t everything. And before Adam “MCA” Yauch passed away in May, he requested in his will, that his music may not be used for commercial use. Fall back, Monster. “Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, in no event may my image or name or any music or any artistic property created by me be used for advertising purposes.” rollingstone

The UCLA Intramural Field hosted the