Beastie Boys sue Chili’s owner for using ‘Sabotage’ in social media ads without permission

‘Sabotage’ was a single from the group’s 1994 album ‘Ill Communication’ and gained fame for its music video, a parody of 1970s television police dramas.

The Beastie Boys have sued restaurant owner Brinker International in New York federal court, saying Brinker used the legendary rap trio’s 1994 song “Sabotage” to promote the Chili’s chain without their permission.