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Yo! MTV Raps

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

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21st September 1988 - 25th June 1997
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Fab 5 FreddyDoctor DréEd Lover
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Run-D.M.C. Still
Run-D.M.C.
21st September 1988

Episode 1

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

N.W.A. Still
N.W.A.
7th April 1989

Episode 2

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

Sir Mix-A-Lot Still
Sir Mix-A-Lot
5th March 1992

Episode 3

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

Queen Latifah Still
Queen Latifah
22nd September 1989

Episode 4

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

Live From Spring Break 1990 Still
Live From Spring Break 1990
16th March 1990

Episode 5

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

De La Soul Still
De La Soul
13th January 1994

Episode 6

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

Kris Kross Still
Kris Kross
2nd September 1993

Episode 7

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

James Brown Still
James Brown
25th August 1991

Episode 8

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

Public Enemy Still
Public Enemy
26th September 1991

Episode 9

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

2Pac Still
2Pac
11th February 1993

Episode 10

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

Heavy D Still
Heavy D
4th March 1992

Episode 11

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

The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute Still
The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute
12th March 1997

Episode 12

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

KRS-One Still
KRS-One
13th September 1992

Episode 13

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

Smokin Joe Wilcox Still
Smokin Joe Wilcox
3rd March 1992

Episode 14

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.

Lady Of Rage Still
Lady Of Rage
29th July 1994

Episode 15

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

Eric B. & Rakim Still
Eric B. & Rakim
16th January 1992

Episode 16

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

The Last Show Still
The Last Show
18th August 1995

Episode 17

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.

Salt-N-Pepa Still
Salt-N-Pepa
6th February 1992

Episode 18

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

Yo! Ladies Night Still
Yo! Ladies Night
25th June 1997

Episode 19

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.

House Of Pain Still
House Of Pain
25th June 1992

Episode 20

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

Ed Lover Dance Still
Ed Lover Dance
4th February 1992

Episode 21

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

Yo! 3rd Anniversary Still
Yo! 3rd Anniversary
4th October 1991

Episode 22

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

Cypress Hill Still
Cypress Hill
1st November 1991

Episode 23

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

Nas Still
Nas
2nd June 1994

Episode 24

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

Mary J. Blige Still
Mary J. Blige
10th September 1992

Episode 25

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.

Bad Boy Entertainment Still
Bad Boy Entertainment
27th January 1995

Episode 26

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

Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys Still
Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys
14th November 1991

Episode 27

No overview available.

Wu-Tang Clan Still
Wu-Tang Clan
20th January 1994

Episode 28

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

Supercat Still
Supercat
4th September 1992

Episode 29

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

Das EFX Still
Das EFX
2nd December 1993

Episode 30

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

Shaq Still
Shaq
4th August 1992

Episode 31

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

A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes Still
A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes
27th March 1992

Episode 32

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.

Mike Tyson Still
Mike Tyson
8th March 1991

Episode 33

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

Mel Gibson Still
Mel Gibson
25th May 1995

Episode 34

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

Beastie Boys Still
Beastie Boys
14th November 1989

Episode 35

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

Eddie Murphy Still
Eddie Murphy
25th June 1992

Episode 36

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

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Still
Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg
29th April 1993

Episode 37

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.

Ice Cube Still
Ice Cube
7th September 1990

Episode 38

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

N.W.A. Still
N.W.A.
19th October 1990

Episode 39

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

Naughty By Nature Still
Naughty By Nature
3rd October 1991

Episode 40

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

Tupac And John Singleton Still
Tupac And John Singleton
15th June 1993

Episode 41

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

MC Hammer Still
MC Hammer
10th March 1989

Episode 42

No overview available.

Slick Rick Still
Slick Rick
27th January 1989

Episode 43

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

3 Times Dope Still
3 Times Dope
5th September 1989

Episode 44

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

LL Cool J Still
LL Cool J
14th October 1988

Episode 45

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

2 Live Crew Still
2 Live Crew
24th December 1989

Episode 46

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

Big Daddy Kane Still
Big Daddy Kane
26th January 1990

Episode 47

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

Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff Still
Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff
28th October 1988

Episode 48

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.

Geto Boys Still
Geto Boys
15th November 1991

Episode 49

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

Kid Frost Still
Kid Frost
28th September 1990

Episode 50

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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