MCA-DAY “Buddhist Monks” from KNARF® New York on Vimeo.

The Beastie Boys is one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time. Adam Yauch, also known as MCA, died in 2012 from cancer. Fans now gather on the anniversary of his death to celebrate his life and music.

For 2014?s MCA Day in New York City, a group of fans dressed up as Buddhist Monks showed up and performed a breakdance routine in honor of Yauch. Why Buddhist monks? Yauch was a Buddhist and it’s only fitting that a performance celebrating his life be done in traditional Buddhist clothing. It’s also noted that the performance intended to bring attention to Yauch’s dream of seeing Tibet being granted independence.

According to the video, the four dancers in the video are Bobby Selby, Jaehyuk Choi, Christopher Groelle, and Stephen Cho. These four men may have been filming a promotion for MCA Day.

MCA-DAY “Buddhist Monks” from KNARF® New York on Vimeo.