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Yo! MTV Raps
Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.

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Yo! MTV Raps
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About Yo! MTV Raps
Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.
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Release Year
1988
TMDB Rating
7.5
Available Sources
18
Watch Path
/tv/yo-mtv-raps-201558
Seasons & Episodes
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Season 1
50 episodes | 1988-09-21
Run-D.M.C.
Episode 1Run-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of Yo! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists. Air Date: Sep 21, 1988
N.W.A.
Episode 2Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989
Sir Mix-A-Lot
Episode 3Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.
Queen Latifah
Episode 4Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.
Live From Spring Break 1990
Episode 5Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.
De La Soul
Episode 6Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.
Kris Kross
Episode 7Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
James Brown
Episode 8James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy
Public Enemy
Episode 9The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.
2Pac
Episode 10Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.
Heavy D
Episode 11Heavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.
The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute
Episode 12Clips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.
KRS-One
Episode 13KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.
Smokin Joe Wilcox
Episode 14T 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.
Lady Of Rage
Episode 15Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.
Eric B. & Rakim
Episode 16Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.
The Last Show
Episode 17The 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.
Salt-N-Pepa
Episode 18Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.
Yo! Ladies Night
Episode 19Angie 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.
House Of Pain
Episode 20T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.
Ed Lover Dance
Episode 21Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.
Yo! 3rd Anniversary
Episode 22Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.
Cypress Hill
Episode 23Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.
Nas
Episode 24Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.
Mary J. Blige
Episode 25T 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.
Bad Boy Entertainment
Episode 26Fab 5 Freddy interviews Sean "Puffy" Combs about his history and Bad Boy Entertainment, and interviews The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack.
Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys
Episode 27Overview not available for this episode yet.
Wu-Tang Clan
Episode 28Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.
Supercat
Episode 29Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.
Das EFX
Episode 30Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.
Shaq
Episode 31Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.
A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes
Episode 32Fab 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.
Mike Tyson
Episode 33Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.
Mel Gibson
Episode 34Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.
Beastie Boys
Episode 35Fab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the address where they started their career.
Eddie Murphy
Episode 36Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.
Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg
Episode 37Fab 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.
Ice Cube
Episode 38Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.
N.W.A.
Episode 39Fab 5 Freddy interviews the members of N.W.A. behind-the-scenes of their new music video for "100 Miles and Runnin'".
Naughty By Nature
Episode 40Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.
Tupac And John Singleton
Episode 41Ed Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.
MC Hammer
Episode 42Overview not available for this episode yet.
Slick Rick
Episode 43Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.
3 Times Dope
Episode 44Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.
LL Cool J
Episode 45LL Cool J and his mom host Fab 5 Freddy at their home. They discuss Blondie's "Rapture" video and "Going Back to Cali".
2 Live Crew
Episode 46Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.
Big Daddy Kane
Episode 47Fab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music.
Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff
Episode 48Fab 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.
Geto Boys
Episode 49Fab 5 Freddy visits Houston to interview the Geto Boys about living in the Fifth Ward, their music, and Rap-A-Lot records.
Kid Frost
Episode 50Fab 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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