Yo! MTV Raps

Season 11988

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

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50 Episodes

E01 Run-D.M.C.

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

September 21, 1988

E02 N.W.A.

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

April 7, 1989

E03 Sir Mix-A-Lot

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

March 5, 1992

E04 Queen Latifah

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

September 22, 1989

E05 Live From Spring Break 1990

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

March 16, 1990

E06 De La Soul

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

January 13, 1994

E07 Kris Kross

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

September 2, 1993

E08 James Brown

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

August 25, 1991

E09 Public Enemy

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

September 26, 1991

E10 2Pac

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

February 11, 1993

E11 Heavy D

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

March 4, 1992

E12 The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

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

March 12, 1997

E13 KRS-One

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

September 13, 1992

E14 Smokin Joe Wilcox

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.

March 3, 1992

E15 Lady Of Rage

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

July 29, 1994

E16 Eric B. & Rakim

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

January 16, 1992

E17 The Last Show

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.

August 18, 1995

E18 Salt-N-Pepa

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

February 6, 1992

E19 Yo! Ladies Night

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.

June 25, 1997

E20 House Of Pain

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

June 25, 1992

E21 Ed Lover Dance

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

February 4, 1992

E22 Yo! 3rd Anniversary

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

October 4, 1991

E23 Cypress Hill

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

November 1, 1991

E24 Nas

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

June 2, 1994

E25 Mary J. Blige

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.

September 10, 1992

E26 Bad Boy Entertainment

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

January 27, 1995

E27 Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys

November 14, 1991

E28 Wu-Tang Clan

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

January 20, 1994

E29 Supercat

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

September 4, 1992

E30 Das EFX

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

December 2, 1993

E31 Shaq

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

August 4, 1992

E32 A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

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.

March 27, 1992

E33 Mike Tyson

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

March 8, 1991

E34 Mel Gibson

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

May 25, 1995

E35 Beastie Boys

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

November 14, 1989

E36 Eddie Murphy

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

June 25, 1992

E37 Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

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.

April 29, 1993

E38 Ice Cube

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

September 7, 1990

E39 N.W.A.

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

October 19, 1990

E40 Naughty By Nature

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

October 3, 1991

E41 Tupac And John Singleton

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

June 15, 1993

E42 MC Hammer

March 10, 1989

E43 Slick Rick

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

January 27, 1989

E44 3 Times Dope

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

September 5, 1989

E45 LL Cool J

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

October 14, 1988

E46 2 Live Crew

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

December 24, 1989

E47 Big Daddy Kane

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

January 26, 1990

E48 Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

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.

October 28, 1988

E49 Geto Boys

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

November 15, 1991

E50 Kid Frost

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.

September 28, 1990

Yo! MTV Raps

E01 Run-D.M.C.

E02 N.W.A.

E03 Sir Mix-A-Lot

E04 Queen Latifah

E05 Live From Spring Break 1990

E06 De La Soul

E07 Kris Kross

E08 James Brown

E09 Public Enemy

E10 2Pac

E11 Heavy D

E12 The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

E13 KRS-One

E14 Smokin Joe Wilcox

E15 Lady Of Rage

E16 Eric B. & Rakim

E17 The Last Show

E18 Salt-N-Pepa

E19 Yo! Ladies Night

E20 House Of Pain

E21 Ed Lover Dance

E22 Yo! 3rd Anniversary

E23 Cypress Hill

E24 Nas

E25 Mary J. Blige

E26 Bad Boy Entertainment

E27 Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys

E28 Wu-Tang Clan

E29 Supercat

E30 Das EFX

E31 Shaq

E32 A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

E33 Mike Tyson

E34 Mel Gibson

E35 Beastie Boys

E36 Eddie Murphy

E37 Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

E38 Ice Cube

E39 N.W.A.

E40 Naughty By Nature

E41 Tupac And John Singleton

E42 MC Hammer

E43 Slick Rick

E44 3 Times Dope

E45 LL Cool J

E46 2 Live Crew

E47 Big Daddy Kane

E48 Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

E49 Geto Boys

E50 Kid Frost

Only Murders in the Building

Cobra Kai

Chernobyl

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Wednesday

Game of Thrones

Squid Game

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Fargo

The Twilight Zone

Lucifer

The Simpsons

Dexter

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Clarkson's Farm

Breaking Bad

The Boys

Hawaii Five-0

The Big Bang Theory

The Handmaid's Tale

E01 Run-D.M.C.

E02 N.W.A.

E03 Sir Mix-A-Lot

E04 Queen Latifah

E05 Live From Spring Break 1990

E06 De La Soul

E07 Kris Kross

E08 James Brown

E09 Public Enemy