Yo! MTV Raps

Yo! MTV Raps

Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.

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1. Run-D.M.C.

Air Date: 1988-09-21

Run-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of Yo! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists. Air Date: Sep 21, 1988

2. N.W.A.

Air Date: 1989-04-07

Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989

3. Sir Mix-A-Lot

Air Date: 1992-03-05

Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.

4. Queen Latifah

Air Date: 1989-09-22

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.

5. Live From Spring Break 1990

Air Date: 1990-03-16

Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.

6. De La Soul

Air Date: 1994-01-13

Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.

7. Kris Kross

Air Date: 1993-09-02

Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.

8. James Brown

Air Date: 1991-08-25

James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy

9. Public Enemy

Air Date: 1991-09-26

The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.

10. 2Pac

Air Date: 1993-02-11

Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.

11. Heavy D

Air Date: 1992-03-04

Heavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.

12. The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

Air Date: 1997-03-12

Clips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.

13. KRS-One

Air Date: 1992-09-13

KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.

14. Smokin Joe Wilcox

Air Date: 1992-03-03

T Money dresses up as Smokin Joe Wilcox and pretends to box with members of the live audience. Black Sheep promo discussing how music can cross genres.

15. Lady Of Rage

Air Date: 1994-07-29

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.

16. Eric B. & Rakim

Air Date: 1992-01-16

Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.

17. The Last Show

Air Date: 1995-08-18

The hosts interview various rap artists and groups about what the show has meant for them, and flashback to memorable moments throughout the show. Several artists perform live.

18. Salt-N-Pepa

Air Date: 1992-02-06

Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.

19. Yo! Ladies Night

Air Date: 1997-06-25

Angie Martinez hosts from behind-the-scenes of the "Ladies Night" music video shoot, and talks with the artists featured in the video and the director.

20. House Of Pain

Air Date: 1992-06-25

T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.

21. Ed Lover Dance

Air Date: 1992-02-04

Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.

22. Yo! 3rd Anniversary

Air Date: 1991-10-04

Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.

23. Cypress Hill

Air Date: 1991-11-01

Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.

24. Nas

Air Date: 1994-06-02

Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.

25. Mary J. Blige

Air Date: 1992-09-10

T Money and Doctor Dré interview Mary J. Blige about her music and new album, and she performs "What's The 411?" live with Grand Puba.

26. Bad Boy Entertainment

Air Date: 1995-01-27

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Sean "Puffy" Combs about his history and Bad Boy Entertainment, and interviews The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack.

27. Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys

Air Date: 1991-11-14

28. Wu-Tang Clan

Air Date: 1994-01-20

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.

29. Supercat

Air Date: 1992-09-04

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.

30. Das EFX

Air Date: 1993-12-02

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.

31. Shaq

Air Date: 1992-08-04

Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.

32. A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

Air Date: 1992-03-27

Fab 5 Freddy visits the video shoot for "Scenario" and talks with A Tribe Called Quest, Leaders of the New School, De La Soul, and Spike Lee.

33. Mike Tyson

Air Date: 1991-03-08

Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.

34. Mel Gibson

Air Date: 1995-05-25

Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.

35. Beastie Boys

Air Date: 1989-11-14

Fab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the address where they started their career.

36. Eddie Murphy

Air Date: 1992-06-25

Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.

37. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

Air Date: 1993-04-29

Fab 5 Freddy is in LA visiting Dr. Dre's pool party. He interviews Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg about their music, Death Row Records, and their upcoming projects.

38. Ice Cube

Air Date: 1990-09-07

Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.

39. N.W.A.

Air Date: 1990-10-19

Fab 5 Freddy interviews the members of N.W.A. behind-the-scenes of their new music video for "100 Miles and Runnin'".

40. Naughty By Nature

Air Date: 1991-10-03

Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.

41. Tupac And John Singleton

Air Date: 1993-06-15

Ed Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.

42. MC Hammer

Air Date: 1989-03-10

43. Slick Rick

Air Date: 1989-01-27

Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.

44. 3 Times Dope

Air Date: 1989-09-05

Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.

45. LL Cool J

Air Date: 1988-10-14

LL Cool J and his mom host Fab 5 Freddy at their home. They discuss Blondie's "Rapture" video and "Going Back to Cali".

46. 2 Live Crew

Air Date: 1989-12-24

Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.

47. Big Daddy Kane

Air Date: 1990-01-26

Fab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music.

48. Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

Air Date: 1988-10-28

Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff in Central Park. They talk about their Philly roots, musical origins, and their world tour.

49. Geto Boys

Air Date: 1991-11-15

Fab 5 Freddy visits Houston to interview the Geto Boys about living in the Fifth Ward, their music, and Rap-A-Lot records.

50. Kid Frost

Air Date: 1990-09-28

Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with Kid Frost and Mellow Man Ace in East LA. They discuss low-riding cars, Chicano culture, and Hispanic rap.

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Rating

7.5/10

Release Date

1988-09-21

Episodes

50 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

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