The Beatnuts are a hip hop group and production duo from New York City, featuring JuJu, a Dominican American from Corona, and Psycho Les, a Colombian American from Jackson Heights, Queens. Known for their energetic production and clever lyricism, they are often associated with the Native Tongues collective. The group originally included Fashion, now known as Al' Tariq, who later left to pursue a solo career. The Beatnuts have also collaborated with other producers, including V.I.C., during their career.