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Yo! MTV Raps

1988

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Run-D.M.C. Sep 21, 1988

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

EP2 N.W.A. Apr 07, 1989

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

EP3 Sir Mix-A-Lot Mar 05, 1992

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

EP4 Queen Latifah Sep 22, 1989

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

EP5 Live From Spring Break 1990 Mar 16, 1990

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

EP6 De La Soul Jan 13, 1994

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

EP7 Kris Kross Sep 02, 1993

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

EP8 James Brown Aug 25, 1991

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

EP9 Public Enemy Sep 26, 1991

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

EP10 2Pac Feb 11, 1993

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

EP11 Heavy D Mar 04, 1992

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

EP12 The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute Mar 12, 1997

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

EP13 KRS-One Sep 13, 1992

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

EP14 Smokin Joe Wilcox Mar 03, 1992

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.

EP15 Lady Of Rage Jul 29, 1994

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

EP16 Eric B. & Rakim Jan 16, 1992

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

EP17 The Last Show Aug 18, 1995

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.

EP18 Salt-N-Pepa Feb 06, 1992

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

EP19 Yo! Ladies Night Jun 25, 1997

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.

EP20 House Of Pain Jun 25, 1992

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

EP21 Ed Lover Dance Feb 04, 1992

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

EP22 Yo! 3rd Anniversary Oct 04, 1991

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

EP23 Cypress Hill Nov 01, 1991

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

EP24 Nas Jun 02, 1994

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

EP25 Mary J. Blige Sep 10, 1992

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.

EP26 Bad Boy Entertainment Jan 27, 1995

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

EP27 Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys Nov 14, 1991

Plot of this episode is not specified yet.
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EP28 Wu-Tang Clan Jan 20, 1994

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

EP29 Supercat Sep 04, 1992

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

EP30 Das EFX Dec 02, 1993

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

EP31 Shaq Aug 04, 1992

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

EP32 A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes Mar 27, 1992

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.

EP33 Mike Tyson Mar 08, 1991

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

EP34 Mel Gibson May 25, 1995

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

EP35 Beastie Boys Nov 14, 1989

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

EP36 Eddie Murphy Jun 25, 1992

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

EP37 Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Apr 29, 1993

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.

EP38 Ice Cube Sep 07, 1990

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

EP39 N.W.A. Oct 19, 1990

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

EP40 Naughty By Nature Oct 03, 1991

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

EP41 Tupac And John Singleton Jun 15, 1993

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

EP42 MC Hammer Mar 10, 1989

Plot of this episode is not specified yet.
Please check back later for more update.

EP43 Slick Rick Jan 27, 1989

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

EP44 3 Times Dope Sep 05, 1989

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

EP45 LL Cool J Oct 14, 1988

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

EP46 2 Live Crew Dec 24, 1989

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

EP47 Big Daddy Kane Jan 26, 1990

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

EP48 Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff Oct 28, 1988

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.

EP49 Geto Boys Nov 15, 1991

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

EP50 Kid Frost Sep 28, 1990

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

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