Yo! MTV Raps
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Yo! MTV Raps

7.5 / 10 · 2 votes
TV-14
1988
1 season
50 episodes
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Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.

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Cast

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Run-D.M.C.

    21-09-198844 min

    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.

    07-04-198943 min

    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

    05-03-199226 min

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

  • Ep 4

    4.Queen Latifah

    22-09-198952 min

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

  • Ep 5

    5.Live From Spring Break 1990

    16-03-199052 min

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

  • Ep 6

    6.De La Soul

    13-01-199444 min

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

  • Ep 7

    7.Kris Kross

    02-09-199338 min

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

  • Ep 8

    8.James Brown

    25-08-199125 min

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

  • Ep 9

    9.Public Enemy

    26-09-199128 min

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

  • Ep 10

    10.2Pac

    11-02-199337 min

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

  • Ep 11

    11.Heavy D

    04-03-199223 min

    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

    12-03-199727 min

    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

    13-09-199227 min

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

  • Ep 14

    14.Smokin Joe Wilcox

    03-03-199223 min

    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

    29-07-199452 min

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

  • Ep 16

    16.Eric B. & Rakim

    16-01-199228 min

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

  • Ep 17

    17.The Last Show

    18-08-199539 min

    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

    06-02-199224 min

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

  • Ep 19

    19.Yo! Ladies Night

    25-06-199727 min

    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

    25-06-199222 min

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

  • Ep 21

    21.Ed Lover Dance

    04-02-199221 min

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

  • Ep 22

    22.Yo! 3rd Anniversary

    04-10-199149 min

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

  • Ep 23

    23.Cypress Hill

    01-11-199136 min

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

  • Ep 24

    24.Nas

    02-06-199439 min

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

  • Ep 25

    25.Mary J. Blige

    10-09-199225 min

    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

    27-01-199539 min

    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

    14-11-199122 min
  • Ep 28

    28.Wu-Tang Clan

    20-01-199435 min

    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

    04-09-199233 min

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

  • Ep 30

    30.Das EFX

    02-12-199335 min

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

  • Ep 31

    31.Shaq

    04-08-199235 min

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

  • Ep 32

    32.A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

    27-03-199245 min

    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

    08-03-199143 min

    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

    25-05-199522 min

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

  • Ep 35

    35.Beastie Boys

    14-11-198929 min

    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

    25-06-199224 min

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

  • Ep 37

    37.Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

    29-04-199341 min

    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

    07-09-199032 min

    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.

    19-10-199032 min

    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

    03-10-199126 min

    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

    15-06-199357 min

    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

    10-03-198929 min
  • Ep 43

    43.Slick Rick

    27-01-198930 min

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

  • Ep 44

    44.3 Times Dope

    05-09-198935 min

    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

    14-10-198816 min

    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

    24-12-198917 min

    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

    26-01-199030 min

    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

    28-10-198821 min

    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

    15-11-199143 min

    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

    28-09-199033 min

    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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