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Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.
Peter Dougherty, Ted Demme
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September 21, 1988 • 44m
Run-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of Yo! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists. Air Date: Sep 21, 1988
April 7, 1989 • 43m
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989
March 5, 1992 • 26m
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.
September 22, 1989 • 52m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.
March 16, 1990 • 52m
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.
January 13, 1994 • 44m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.
September 2, 1993 • 38m
Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
August 25, 1991 • 25m
James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy
September 26, 1991 • 28m
The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.
February 11, 1993 • 37m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.
March 4, 1992 • 23m
Heavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.
March 12, 1997 • 27m
Clips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.
September 13, 1992 • 27m
KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.
March 3, 1992 • 23m
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.
July 29, 1994 • 52m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.
January 16, 1992 • 28m
Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.
August 18, 1995 • 39m
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.
February 6, 1992 • 24m
Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.
June 25, 1997 • 27m
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, 1992 • 22m
T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.
February 4, 1992 • 21m
Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.
October 4, 1991 • 49m
Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.
November 1, 1991 • 36m
Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.
June 2, 1994 • 39m
Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.
September 10, 1992 • 25m
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.
January 27, 1995 • 39m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Sean "Puffy" Combs about his history and Bad Boy Entertainment, and interviews The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack.
November 14, 1991 • 22m
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January 20, 1994 • 35m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.
September 4, 1992 • 33m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.
December 2, 1993 • 35m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.
August 4, 1992 • 35m
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.
March 27, 1992 • 45m
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 8, 1991 • 43m
Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.
May 25, 1995 • 22m
Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.
November 14, 1989 • 29m
Fab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the address where they started their career.
June 25, 1992 • 24m
Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.
April 29, 1993 • 41m
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.
September 7, 1990 • 32m
Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.
October 19, 1990 • 32m
Fab 5 Freddy interviews the members of N.W.A. behind-the-scenes of their new music video for "100 Miles and Runnin'".
October 3, 1991 • 26m
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.
June 15, 1993 • 57m
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.
March 10, 1989 • 29m
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January 27, 1989 • 30m
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.
September 5, 1989 • 35m
Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.
October 14, 1988 • 16m
LL Cool J and his mom host Fab 5 Freddy at their home. They discuss Blondie's "Rapture" video and "Going Back to Cali".
December 24, 1989 • 17m
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.
January 26, 1990 • 30m
Fab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music.
October 28, 1988 • 21m
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.
November 15, 1991 • 43m
Fab 5 Freddy visits Houston to interview the Geto Boys about living in the Fifth Ward, their music, and Rap-A-Lot records.
September 28, 1990 • 33m
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.
