Yo! MTV Raps

E1 Episode 1: Run-D.M.C.

• Now playing
• 44m
• Sep 21, 1988

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

E2 Episode 2: N.W.A.

• 43m
• Apr 7, 1989

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

E3 Episode 3: Sir Mix-A-Lot

• 26m
• Mar 5, 1992

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

E4 Episode 4: Queen Latifah

• 52m
• Sep 22, 1989

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

E5 Episode 5: Live From Spring Break 1990

• 52m
• Mar 16, 1990

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

E6 Episode 6: De La Soul

• 44m
• Jan 13, 1994

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

E7 Episode 7: Kris Kross

• 38m
• Sep 2, 1993

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

E8 Episode 8: James Brown

• 25m
• Aug 25, 1991

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

E9 Episode 9: Public Enemy

• 28m
• Sep 26, 1991

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

E10 Episode 10: 2Pac

• 37m
• Feb 11, 1993

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

E11 Episode 11: Heavy D

• 23m
• Mar 4, 1992

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

E12 Episode 12: The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

• 27m
• Mar 12, 1997

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

E13 Episode 13: KRS-One

• 27m
• Sep 13, 1992

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

E14 Episode 14: Smokin Joe Wilcox

• 23m
• Mar 3, 1992

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.

E15 Episode 15: Lady Of Rage

• 52m
• Jul 29, 1994

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

E16 Episode 16: Eric B. & Rakim

• 28m
• Jan 16, 1992

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

E17 Episode 17: The Last Show

• 39m
• Aug 18, 1995

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.

E18 Episode 18: Salt-N-Pepa

• 24m
• Feb 6, 1992

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

E19 Episode 19: Yo! Ladies Night

• 27m
• Jun 25, 1997

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.

E20 Episode 20: House Of Pain

• 22m
• Jun 25, 1992

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

E21 Episode 21: Ed Lover Dance

• 21m
• Feb 4, 1992

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

E22 Episode 22: Yo! 3rd Anniversary

• 49m
• Oct 4, 1991

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

E23 Episode 23: Cypress Hill

• 36m
• Nov 1, 1991

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

E24 Episode 24: Nas

• 39m
• Jun 2, 1994

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

E25 Episode 25: Mary J. Blige

• 25m
• Sep 10, 1992

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.

E26 Episode 26: Bad Boy Entertainment

• 39m
• Jan 27, 1995

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

E27 Episode 27: Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys

• 22m
• Nov 14, 1991

E28 Episode 28: Wu-Tang Clan

• 35m
• Jan 20, 1994

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

E29 Episode 29: Supercat

• 33m
• Sep 4, 1992

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

E30 Episode 30: Das EFX

• 35m
• Dec 2, 1993

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

E31 Episode 31: Shaq

• 35m
• Aug 4, 1992

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

E32 Episode 32: A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

• 45m
• Mar 27, 1992

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.

E33 Episode 33: Mike Tyson

• 43m
• Mar 8, 1991

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

E34 Episode 34: Mel Gibson

• 22m
• May 25, 1995

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

E35 Episode 35: Beastie Boys

• 29m
• Nov 14, 1989

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

E36 Episode 36: Eddie Murphy

• 24m
• Jun 25, 1992

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

E37 Episode 37: Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

• 41m
• Apr 29, 1993

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.

E38 Episode 38: Ice Cube

• 32m
• Sep 7, 1990

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

E39 Episode 39: N.W.A.

• 32m
• Oct 19, 1990

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

E40 Episode 40: Naughty By Nature

• 26m
• Oct 3, 1991

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

E41 Episode 41: Tupac And John Singleton

• 57m
• Jun 15, 1993

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

E42 Episode 42: MC Hammer

• 29m
• Mar 10, 1989

E43 Episode 43: Slick Rick

• 30m
• Jan 27, 1989

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

E44 Episode 44: 3 Times Dope

• 35m
• Sep 5, 1989

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

E45 Episode 45: LL Cool J

• 16m
• Oct 14, 1988

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

E46 Episode 46: 2 Live Crew

• 17m
• Dec 24, 1989

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

E47 Episode 47: Big Daddy Kane

• 30m
• Jan 26, 1990

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

E48 Episode 48: Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

• 21m
• Oct 28, 1988

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.

E49 Episode 49: Geto Boys

• 43m
• Nov 15, 1991

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

E50 Episode 50: Kid Frost

• 33m
• Sep 28, 1990

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.