Storyline

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

First Aired

1988-09-21
Last Aired

1997-06-25
Creator

Peter Dougherty
Genre

Talk
Seasons

1
Episodes

50
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

MTV

Keywords:

rap music hip-hop

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Season 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 2...More

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

44mins 1988-09-21

2. N.W.A.

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

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

43mins 1989-04-07

3. Sir Mix-A-Lot

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

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

26mins 1992-03-05

4. Queen Latifah

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

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

52mins 1989-09-22

5. Live From Spring Break 1990

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

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

52mins 1990-03-16

6. De La Soul

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

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

44mins 1994-01-13

7. Kris Kross

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

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

38mins 1993-09-02

8. James Brown

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

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

25mins 1991-08-25

9. Public Enemy

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

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

28mins 1991-09-26

10. 2Pac

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

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

37mins 1993-02-11

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" liv...More

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

23mins 1992-03-04

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.

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

27mins 1997-03-12

13. KRS-One

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

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

27mins 1992-09-13

14. Smokin Joe Wilcox

T Money dresses up as Smokin Joe Wilcox and pretends to box with members of the live audience. Black S...More

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.Less

23mins 1992-03-03

15. Lady Of Rage

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

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

52mins 1994-07-29

16. Eric B. & Rakim

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

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

28mins 1992-01-16

17. The Last Show

The hosts interview various rap artists and groups about what the show has meant for them, and flashba...More

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.Less

39mins 1995-08-18

18. Salt-N-Pepa

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

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

24mins 1992-02-06

19. Yo! Ladies Night

Angie Martinez hosts from behind-the-scenes of the "Ladies Night" music video shoot, and talks with th...More

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.Less

27mins 1997-06-25

20. House Of Pain

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

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

22mins 1992-06-25

21. Ed Lover Dance

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

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

21mins 1992-02-04

22. Yo! 3rd Anniversary

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

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

49mins 1991-10-04

23. Cypress Hill

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

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

36mins 1991-11-01

24. Nas

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

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

39mins 1994-06-02

25. Mary J. Blige

T Money and Doctor Dré interview Mary J. Blige about her music and new album, and she performs "What's...More

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.Less

25mins 1992-09-10

26. Bad Boy Entertainment

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Sean "Puffy" Combs about his history and Bad Boy Entertainment, and interviews...More

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

39mins 1995-01-27

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

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22mins 1991-11-14

28. Wu-Tang Clan

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

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

35mins 1994-01-20

29. Supercat

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

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

33mins 1992-09-04

30. Das EFX

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

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

35mins 1993-12-02

31. Shaq

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

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

35mins 1992-08-04

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...More

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.Less

45mins 1992-03-27

33. Mike Tyson

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

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

43mins 1991-03-08

34. Mel Gibson

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

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

22mins 1995-05-25

35. Beastie Boys

Fab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the...More

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

29mins 1989-11-14

36. Eddie Murphy

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

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

24mins 1992-06-25

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 ...More

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.Less

41mins 1993-04-29

38. Ice Cube

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

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

32mins 1990-09-07

39. N.W.A.

Fab 5 Freddy interviews the members of N.W.A. behind-the-scenes of their new music video for "100 Mile...More

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

32mins 1990-10-19

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.

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

26mins 1991-10-03

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 v...More

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

57mins 1993-06-15

42. MC Hammer

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29mins 1989-03-10

43. Slick Rick

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

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

30mins 1989-01-27

44. 3 Times Dope

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

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

35mins 1989-09-05

45. LL Cool J

LL Cool J and his mom host Fab 5 Freddy at their home. They discuss Blondie's "Rapture" video and "Goi...More

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

16mins 1988-10-14

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.

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

17mins 1989-12-24

47. Big Daddy Kane

Fab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn ...More

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

30mins 1990-01-26

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...More

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.Less