Yo! MTV Raps

September. 21,1988 TV-14

Rating：

7.5

Genre：

Talk

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Trailer Synopsis

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

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 1988

50 Episode

Episode 1 - Run-D.M.C.

September. 21,1988

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

Episode 2 - N.W.A.

April. 07,1989

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

Episode 3 - Sir Mix-A-Lot

March. 05,1992

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

Episode 4 - Queen Latifah

September. 22,1989

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

Episode 5 - Live From Spring Break 1990

March. 16,1990

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

Episode 6 - De La Soul

January. 13,1994

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

Episode 7 - Kris Kross

September. 02,1993

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

Episode 8 - James Brown

August. 25,1991

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

Episode 9 - Public Enemy

September. 26,1991

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

Episode 10 - 2Pac

February. 11,1993

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

Episode 11 - Heavy D

March. 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.

Episode 12 - The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

March. 12,1997

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

Episode 13 - KRS-One

September. 13,1992

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

Episode 14 - Smokin Joe Wilcox

March. 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.

Episode 15 - Lady Of Rage

July. 29,1994

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

Episode 16 - Eric B. & Rakim

January. 16,1992

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

Episode 17 - The Last Show

August. 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.

Episode 18 - Salt-N-Pepa

February. 06,1992

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

Episode 19 - Yo! Ladies Night

June. 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.

Episode 20 - House Of Pain

June. 25,1992

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

Episode 21 - Ed Lover Dance

February. 04,1992

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

Episode 22 - Yo! 3rd Anniversary

October. 04,1991

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

Episode 23 - Cypress Hill

November. 01,1991

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

Episode 24 - Nas

June. 02,1994

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

Episode 25 - Mary J. Blige

September. 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.

Episode 26 - Bad Boy Entertainment

January. 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.

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

November. 14,1991

Episode 28 - Wu-Tang Clan

January. 20,1994

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

Episode 29 - Supercat

September. 04,1992

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

Episode 30 - Das EFX

December. 02,1993

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

Episode 31 - Shaq

August. 04,1992

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

Episode 32 - A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

March. 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.

Episode 33 - Mike Tyson

March. 08,1991

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

Episode 34 - Mel Gibson

May. 25,1995

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

Episode 35 - Beastie Boys

November. 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.

Episode 36 - Eddie Murphy

June. 25,1992

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

Episode 37 - Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

April. 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.

Episode 38 - Ice Cube

September. 07,1990

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

Episode 39 - N.W.A.

October. 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'".

Episode 40 - Naughty By Nature

October. 03,1991

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

Episode 41 - Tupac And John Singleton

June. 15,1993

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

Episode 42 - MC Hammer

March. 10,1989

Episode 43 - Slick Rick

January. 27,1989

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

Episode 44 - 3 Times Dope

September. 05,1989

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

Episode 45 - LL Cool J

October. 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".

Episode 46 - 2 Live Crew

December. 24,1989

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

Episode 47 - Big Daddy Kane

January. 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.

Episode 48 - Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

October. 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.

Episode 49 - Geto Boys

November. 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.

Episode 50 - Kid Frost

September. 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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