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Yo! MTV Raps

Season 1

1988 · 50 episodes

  1. 1. Run-D.M.C.

    1988-09-21 · 44m

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

  2. 2. N.W.A.

    1989-04-07 · 43m

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

  3. 3. Sir Mix-A-Lot

    1992-03-05 · 26m

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

  4. 4. Queen Latifah

    1989-09-22 · 52m

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

  5. 5. Live From Spring Break 1990

    1990-03-16 · 52m

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

  6. 6. De La Soul

    1994-01-13 · 44m

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

  7. 7. Kris Kross

    1993-09-02 · 38m

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

  8. 8. James Brown

    1991-08-25 · 25m

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

  9. 9. Public Enemy

    1991-09-26 · 28m

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

  10. 10. 2Pac

    1993-02-11 · 37m

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

  11. 11. Heavy D

    1992-03-04 · 23m

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

  12. 12. The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

    1997-03-12 · 27m

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

  13. 13. KRS-One

    1992-09-13 · 27m

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

  14. 14. Smokin Joe Wilcox

    1992-03-03 · 23m

    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. 15. Lady Of Rage

    1994-07-29 · 52m

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

  16. 16. Eric B. & Rakim

    1992-01-16 · 28m

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

  17. 17. The Last Show

    1995-08-18 · 39m

    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. 18. Salt-N-Pepa

    1992-02-06 · 24m

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

  19. 19. Yo! Ladies Night

    1997-06-25 · 27m

    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. 20. House Of Pain

    1992-06-25 · 22m

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

  21. 21. Ed Lover Dance

    1992-02-04 · 21m

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

  22. 22. Yo! 3rd Anniversary

    1991-10-04 · 49m

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

  23. 23. Cypress Hill

    1991-11-01 · 36m

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

  24. 24. Nas

    1994-06-02 · 39m

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

  25. 25. Mary J. Blige

    1992-09-10 · 25m

    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. 26. Bad Boy Entertainment

    1995-01-27 · 39m

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

    1991-11-14 · 22m

  28. 28. Wu-Tang Clan

    1994-01-20 · 35m

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

  29. 29. Supercat

    1992-09-04 · 33m

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

  30. 30. Das EFX

    1993-12-02 · 35m

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

  31. 31. Shaq

    1992-08-04 · 35m

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

  32. 32. A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

    1992-03-27 · 45m

    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. 33. Mike Tyson

    1991-03-08 · 43m

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

  34. 34. Mel Gibson

    1995-05-25 · 22m

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

  35. 35. Beastie Boys

    1989-11-14 · 29m

    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. 36. Eddie Murphy

    1992-06-25 · 24m

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

  37. 37. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

    1993-04-29 · 41m

    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. 38. Ice Cube

    1990-09-07 · 32m

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

  39. 39. N.W.A.

    1990-10-19 · 32m

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

  40. 40. Naughty By Nature

    1991-10-03 · 26m

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

  41. 41. Tupac And John Singleton

    1993-06-15 · 57m

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

  42. 42. MC Hammer

    1989-03-10 · 29m

  43. 43. Slick Rick

    1989-01-27 · 30m

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

  44. 44. 3 Times Dope

    1989-09-05 · 35m

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

  45. 45. LL Cool J

    1988-10-14 · 16m

    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. 46. 2 Live Crew

    1989-12-24 · 17m

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

  47. 47. Big Daddy Kane

    1990-01-26 · 30m

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

  48. 48. Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

    1988-10-28 · 21m

    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. 49. Geto Boys

    1991-11-15 · 43m

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

  50. 50. Kid Frost

    1990-09-28 · 33m

    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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