TV ShowReturning Series

Yo! MTV Raps

7.5 / 10

1988

1 season

50 episodes

Talk

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

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Cast

Fab 5 Freddy

Doctor Dré

Ed Lover

T-Money

Craig Mack

Dr. Dre

KRS-One

Rakim

Joseph Simmons

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell

The Notorious B.I.G.

Seasons

Ep 1
1.Run-D.M.C.
21-09-198844m
Run-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of Yo! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists. Air Date: Sep 21, 1988
Ep 2
2.N.W.A.
07-04-198943m
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989
Ep 3
3.Sir Mix-A-Lot
05-03-199226m
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.
Ep 4
4.Queen Latifah
22-09-198952m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.
Ep 5
5.Live From Spring Break 1990
16-03-199052m
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.
Ep 6
6.De La Soul
13-01-199444m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.
Ep 7
7.Kris Kross
02-09-199338m
Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
Ep 8
8.James Brown
25-08-199125m
James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy
Ep 9
9.Public Enemy
26-09-199128m
The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.
Ep 10
10.2Pac
11-02-199337m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.
Ep 11
11.Heavy D
04-03-199223m
Heavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.
Ep 12
12.The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute
12-03-199727m
Clips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.
Ep 13
13.KRS-One
13-09-199227m
KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.
Ep 14
14.Smokin Joe Wilcox
03-03-199223m
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.
Ep 15
15.Lady Of Rage
29-07-199452m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.
Ep 16
16.Eric B. & Rakim
16-01-199228m
Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.
Ep 17
17.The Last Show
18-08-199539m
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.
Ep 18
18.Salt-N-Pepa
06-02-199224m
Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.
Ep 19
19.Yo! Ladies Night
25-06-199727m
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.
Ep 20
20.House Of Pain
25-06-199222m
T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.
Ep 21
21.Ed Lover Dance
04-02-199221m
Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.
Ep 22
22.Yo! 3rd Anniversary
04-10-199149m
Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.
Ep 23
23.Cypress Hill
01-11-199136m
Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.
Ep 24
24.Nas
02-06-199439m
Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.
Ep 25
25.Mary J. Blige
10-09-199225m
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.
Ep 26
26.Bad Boy Entertainment
27-01-199539m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Sean "Puffy" Combs about his history and Bad Boy Entertainment, and interviews The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack.
Ep 27
27.Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys
14-11-199122m
Ep 28
28.Wu-Tang Clan
20-01-199435m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.
Ep 29
29.Supercat
04-09-199233m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.
Ep 30
30.Das EFX
02-12-199335m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.
Ep 31
31.Shaq
04-08-199235m
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.
Ep 32
32.A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes
27-03-199245m
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.
Ep 33
33.Mike Tyson
08-03-199143m
Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.
Ep 34
34.Mel Gibson
25-05-199522m
Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.
Ep 35
35.Beastie Boys
14-11-198929m
Fab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the address where they started their career.
Ep 36
36.Eddie Murphy
25-06-199224m
Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.
Ep 37
37.Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg
29-04-199341m
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.
Ep 38
38.Ice Cube
07-09-199032m
Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.
Ep 39
39.N.W.A.
19-10-199032m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews the members of N.W.A. behind-the-scenes of their new music video for "100 Miles and Runnin'".
Ep 40
40.Naughty By Nature
03-10-199126m
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.
Ep 41
41.Tupac And John Singleton
15-06-199357m
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.
Ep 42
42.MC Hammer
10-03-198929m
Ep 43
43.Slick Rick
27-01-198930m
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.
Ep 44
44.3 Times Dope
05-09-198935m
Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.
Ep 45
45.LL Cool J
14-10-198816m
LL Cool J and his mom host Fab 5 Freddy at their home. They discuss Blondie's "Rapture" video and "Going Back to Cali".
Ep 46
46.2 Live Crew
24-12-198917m
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.
Ep 47
47.Big Daddy Kane
26-01-199030m
Fab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music.
Ep 48
48.Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff
28-10-198821m
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.
Ep 49
49.Geto Boys
15-11-199143m
Fab 5 Freddy visits Houston to interview the Geto Boys about living in the Fifth Ward, their music, and Rap-A-Lot records.
Ep 50
50.Kid Frost
28-09-199033m
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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