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Yo! MTV Raps

Yo! MTV Raps

1988 - 1997

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.

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

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

22nd September 1989
Episode 4
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.

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

13th January 1994
Episode 6
Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.

Kris Kross

2nd September 1993
Episode 7
Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.

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

26th September 1991
Episode 9
The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.

2Pac

11th February 1993
Episode 10
Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.

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

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

13th September 1992
Episode 13
KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.

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

29th July 1994
Episode 15
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.

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

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

6th February 1992
Episode 18
Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.

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

25th June 1992
Episode 20
T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.

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

4th October 1991
Episode 22
Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.

Cypress Hill

1st November 1991
Episode 23
Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.

Nas

2nd June 1994
Episode 24
Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.

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

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

14th November 1991
Episode 27
No overview available.

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

4th September 1992
Episode 29
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.

Das EFX

2nd December 1993
Episode 30
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.

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

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

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

25th May 1995
Episode 34
Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.

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

25th June 1992
Episode 36
Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.

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

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.

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

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

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

10th March 1989
Episode 42
No overview available.

Slick Rick

27th January 1989
Episode 43
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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