Yo! MTV Raps

Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 50

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

Yo! MTV Raps

Episodes(50)

Run-D.M.C.

1. Run-D.M.C.

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

Air Date : 1988-09-21

N.W.A.

2. N.W.A.

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

Air Date : 1989-04-07

Sir Mix-A-Lot

3. Sir Mix-A-Lot

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

Air Date : 1992-03-05

Queen Latifah

4. Queen Latifah

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

Air Date : 1989-09-22

Live From Spring Break 1990

5. Live From Spring Break 1990

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

Air Date : 1990-03-16

De La Soul

6. De La Soul

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

Air Date : 1994-01-13

Kris Kross

7. Kris Kross

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

Air Date : 1993-09-02

James Brown

8. James Brown

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

Air Date : 1991-08-25

Public Enemy

9. Public Enemy

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

Air Date : 1991-09-26

2Pac

10. 2Pac

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

Air Date : 1993-02-11

Heavy D

11. Heavy D

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

Air Date : 1992-03-04

The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

12. The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

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

Air Date : 1997-03-12

KRS-One

13. KRS-One

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

Air Date : 1992-09-13

Smokin Joe Wilcox

14. Smokin Joe Wilcox

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.

Air Date : 1992-03-03

Lady Of Rage

15. Lady Of Rage

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

Air Date : 1994-07-29

Eric B. & Rakim

16. Eric B. & Rakim

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

Air Date : 1992-01-16

The Last Show

17. The Last Show

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.

Air Date : 1995-08-18

Salt-N-Pepa

18. Salt-N-Pepa

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

Air Date : 1992-02-06

Yo! Ladies Night

19. Yo! Ladies Night

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.

Air Date : 1997-06-25

House Of Pain

20. House Of Pain

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

Air Date : 1992-06-25

Ed Lover Dance

21. Ed Lover Dance

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

Air Date : 1992-02-04

Yo! 3rd Anniversary

22. Yo! 3rd Anniversary

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

Air Date : 1991-10-04

Cypress Hill

23. Cypress Hill

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

Air Date : 1991-11-01

Nas

24. Nas

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

Air Date : 1994-06-02

Mary J. Blige

25. Mary J. Blige

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.

Air Date : 1992-09-10

Bad Boy Entertainment

26. Bad Boy Entertainment

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

Air Date : 1995-01-27

Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys

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

Air Date : 1991-11-14

Wu-Tang Clan

28. Wu-Tang Clan

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

Air Date : 1994-01-20

Supercat

29. Supercat

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

Air Date : 1992-09-04

Das EFX

30. Das EFX

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

Air Date : 1993-12-02

Shaq

31. Shaq

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

Air Date : 1992-08-04

A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

32. A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

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.

Air Date : 1992-03-27

Mike Tyson

33. Mike Tyson

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

Air Date : 1991-03-08

Mel Gibson

34. Mel Gibson

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

Air Date : 1995-05-25

Beastie Boys

35. Beastie Boys

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

Air Date : 1989-11-14

Eddie Murphy

36. Eddie Murphy

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

Air Date : 1992-06-25

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

37. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

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.

Air Date : 1993-04-29

Ice Cube

38. Ice Cube

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

Air Date : 1990-09-07

N.W.A.

39. N.W.A.

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

Air Date : 1990-10-19

Naughty By Nature

40. Naughty By Nature

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

Air Date : 1991-10-03

Tupac And John Singleton

41. Tupac And John Singleton

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

Air Date : 1993-06-15

MC Hammer

42. MC Hammer

Air Date : 1989-03-10

Slick Rick

43. Slick Rick

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

Air Date : 1989-01-27

3 Times Dope

44. 3 Times Dope

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

Air Date : 1989-09-05

LL Cool J

45. LL Cool J

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

Air Date : 1988-10-14

2 Live Crew

46. 2 Live Crew

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

Air Date : 1989-12-24

Big Daddy Kane

47. Big Daddy Kane

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

Air Date : 1990-01-26

Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

48. Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

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.

Air Date : 1988-10-28

Geto Boys

49. Geto Boys

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

Air Date : 1991-11-15

Kid Frost

50. Kid Frost

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.

Air Date : 1990-09-28

Cast

Fab 5 Freddy
Fab 5 Freddy

(Self)

Doctor Dré
Doctor Dré

(Self)

Ed Lover
Ed Lover

(Self)

T-Money

(Self)

Craig Mack

(Self)

Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre

(Self)

KRS-One
KRS-One

(Self)

Rakim
Rakim

(Self)

Joseph Simmons
Joseph Simmons

(Self)

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

(Self)

Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell
Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell

(Self)

The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G.

(Self)

Method Man
Method Man

(Self)

Kelvin Mercer

(Self)

David Jolicoeur

(Self)

Vincent Mason

(Self)

Adam Horovitz
Adam Horovitz

(Self)

Adam Yauch
Adam Yauch

(Self)

Michael Diamond
Michael Diamond

(Self)

Eazy-E
Eazy-E

(Self)

Ice Cube
Ice Cube

(Self)

Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur

(Self)

MC Ren
MC Ren

(Self)

M.C. Serch

(Self)

Flavor Flav
Flavor Flav

(Self)

Sir Mix-a-Lot
Sir Mix-a-Lot

(Self)

Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah

(Self)

James Brown
James Brown

(Self)

Chuck D
Chuck D

(Self)

Heavy D
Heavy D

(Self)

Lil' Cease
Lil' Cease

(Self)

Andres "Dres" Vargas-Titus

(Self)

Mista Lawnge

(Self)

The Lady of Rage
The Lady of Rage

(Self)

Eric B.

(Self)

Redman
Redman

(Self)

Ed "Special Ed" Archer

(Self)

Chubb Rock

(Self)

Erick Sermon

(Self)

Cheryl 'Salt' James
Cheryl 'Salt' James

(Self)

Sandra 'Pepa' Denton
Sandra 'Pepa' Denton

(Self)

Deidra Roper
Deidra Roper

(Self)

Angie Martinez
Angie Martinez

(Self)

Lil' Kim
Lil' Kim

(Self)

Da Brat
Da Brat

(Self)

Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes
Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes

(Self)

Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott

(Self)

Everlast

(Self)

DJ Lethal
DJ Lethal

(Self)

B-Real
B-Real

(Self)

Sen Dog

(Self)

DJ Muggs

(Self)

Nas
Nas

(Self)

Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige

(Self)

Grand Puba

(Self)

Sean Combs
Sean Combs

(Self)

RZA
RZA

(Self)

The GZA
The GZA

(Self)

Inspectah Deck
Inspectah Deck

(Self)

U-God
U-God

(Self)

Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah

(Self)

Raekwon
Raekwon

(Self)

Masta Killa
Masta Killa

(Self)

Ol' Dirty Bastard
Ol' Dirty Bastard

(Self)

Super Cat

(Self)

Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal

(Self)

Q-Tip
Q-Tip

(Self)

Phife Dawg
Phife Dawg

(Self)

Ali Shaheed Muhammad

(Self)

Jarobi White

(Self)

Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes

(Self)

Spike Lee
Spike Lee

(Self)

Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson

(Self)

Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson

(Self)

Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy

(Self)

Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg

(Self)

Treach
Treach

(Self)

John Singleton
John Singleton

(Self)

MC Hammer
MC Hammer

(Self)

Slick Rick
Slick Rick

(Self)

LL Cool J
LL Cool J

(Self)

Big Daddy Kane
Big Daddy Kane

(Self)

Mellow Man Ace

(Self)

Kid Frost
Kid Frost

(Self)

Scarface
Scarface

(Self)

Bushwick Bill

(Self)

Will Smith
Will Smith

(Self)

DJ Jazzy Jeff
DJ Jazzy Jeff

(Self)

Biz Markie
Biz Markie

(Self)

Coolio
Coolio

(Self)

MC Lyte
MC Lyte

(Self)

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