Yo! MTV Raps

Yo! MTV Raps

TV 1988-09-21 Talk
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Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.

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Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
50
Network
MTV
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Links
TVDB
Created by
Ted Demme Peter Dougherty
Cast
Fab 5 Freddy Fab 5 Freddy Self Doctor Dré Doctor Dré Self Ed Lover Ed Lover Self
T-Money T-Money Self
Craig Mack Craig Mack Self Dr. Dre Dr. Dre Self KRS-One KRS-One Self Rakim Rakim Self Joseph Simmons Joseph Simmons Self Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels Self Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell Jason 'Jam Master Jay' Mizell Self The Notorious B.I.G. The Notorious B.I.G. Self
Season 1 1988 · 50 eps
  1. 1 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 Sep 21, 1988 44m
  2. 2 N.W.A. Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989 Apr 7, 1989 43m
  3. 3 Sir Mix-A-Lot Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live. Mar 5, 1992 26m
  4. 4 Queen Latifah Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio. Sep 22, 1989 52m
  5. 5 Live From Spring Break 1990 Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach. Mar 16, 1990 52m
  6. 6 De La Soul Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap. Jan 13, 1994 44m
  7. 7 Kris Kross Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video. Sep 2, 1993 38m
  8. 8 James Brown James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy Aug 25, 1991 25m
  9. 9 Public Enemy The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live. Sep 26, 1991 28m
  10. 10 2Pac Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound. Feb 11, 1993 37m
  11. 11 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. Mar 4, 1992 23m
  12. 12 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. Mar 12, 1997 27m
  13. 13 KRS-One KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live. Sep 13, 1992 27m
  14. 14 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. Mar 3, 1992 23m
  15. 15 Lady Of Rage Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC. Jul 29, 1994 52m
  16. 16 Eric B. & Rakim Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live. Jan 16, 1992 28m
  17. 17 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. Aug 18, 1995 39m
  18. 18 Salt-N-Pepa Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live. Feb 6, 1992 24m
  19. 19 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. Jun 25, 1997 27m
  20. 20 House Of Pain T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live. Jun 25, 1992 22m
  21. 21 Ed Lover Dance Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance. Feb 4, 1992 21m
  22. 22 Yo! 3rd Anniversary Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps. Oct 4, 1991 49m
  23. 23 Cypress Hill Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square. Nov 1, 1991 36m
  24. 24 Nas Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio. Jun 2, 1994 39m
  25. 25 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. Sep 10, 1992 25m
  26. 26 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. Jan 27, 1995 39m
  27. 27 Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys Nov 14, 1991 22m
  28. 28 Wu-Tang Clan Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video. Jan 20, 1994 35m
  29. 29 Supercat Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica. Sep 4, 1992 33m
  30. 30 Das EFX Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe. Dec 2, 1993 35m
  31. 31 Shaq Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set. Aug 4, 1992 35m
  32. 32 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. Mar 27, 1992 45m
  33. 33 Mike Tyson Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career. Mar 8, 1991 43m
  34. 34 Mel Gibson Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance. May 25, 1995 22m
  35. 35 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. Nov 14, 1989 29m
  36. 36 Eddie Murphy Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album. Jun 25, 1992 24m
  37. 37 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. Apr 29, 1993 41m
  38. 38 Ice Cube Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects. Sep 7, 1990 32m
  39. 39 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'". Oct 19, 1990 32m
  40. 40 Naughty By Nature Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live. Oct 3, 1991 26m
  41. 41 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. Jun 15, 1993 57m
  42. 42 MC Hammer Mar 10, 1989 29m
  43. 43 Slick Rick Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick. Jan 27, 1989 30m
  44. 44 3 Times Dope Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them. Sep 5, 1989 35m
  45. 45 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". Oct 14, 1988 16m
  46. 46 2 Live Crew Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm. Dec 24, 1989 17m
  47. 47 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. Jan 26, 1990 30m
  48. 48 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. Oct 28, 1988 21m
  49. 49 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. Nov 15, 1991 43m
  50. 50 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. Sep 28, 1990 33m
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