Yo! MTV Raps

Aired 1988-09-21

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

Aired 1989-04-07

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

Aired 1992-03-05

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

Aired 1989-09-22

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

Aired 1990-03-16

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

Aired 1994-01-13

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

Aired 1993-09-02

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

Aired 1991-08-25

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

Aired 1991-09-26

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

Aired 1993-02-11

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

Aired 1992-03-04

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

Aired 1997-03-12

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

Aired 1992-09-13

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

Aired 1992-03-03

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.

Aired 1994-07-29

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

Aired 1992-01-16

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

Aired 1995-08-18

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.

Aired 1992-02-06

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

Aired 1997-06-25

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.

Aired 1992-06-25

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

Aired 1992-02-04

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

Aired 1991-10-04

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

Aired 1991-11-01

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

Aired 1994-06-02

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

Aired 1992-09-10

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.

Aired 1995-01-27

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

Aired 1991-11-14

No episode synopsis available.

Aired 1994-01-20

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

Aired 1992-09-04

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

Aired 1993-12-02

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

Aired 1992-08-04

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

Aired 1992-03-27

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.

Aired 1991-03-08

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

Aired 1995-05-25

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

Aired 1989-11-14

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

Aired 1992-06-25

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

Aired 1993-04-29

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.

Aired 1990-09-07

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

Aired 1990-10-19

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

Aired 1991-10-03

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

Aired 1993-06-15

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

Aired 1989-03-10

No episode synopsis available.

Aired 1989-01-27

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

Aired 1989-09-05

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

Aired 1988-10-14

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

Aired 1989-12-24

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

Aired 1990-01-26

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

Aired 1988-10-28

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.

Aired 1991-11-15

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

Aired 1990-09-28

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.