Yo! MTV Raps

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

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

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

Queen Latifah

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

Sep 22, 1989

Live From Spring Break 1990

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

Mar 16, 1990

De La Soul

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

Jan 13, 1994

Kris Kross

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

Sep 2, 1993

James Brown

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

Aug 25, 1991

Public Enemy

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

Sep 26, 1991

2Pac

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

Feb 11, 1993

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

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

KRS-One

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

Sep 13, 1992

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

Lady Of Rage

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

Jul 29, 1994

Eric B. & Rakim

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

Jan 16, 1992

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

Salt-N-Pepa

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

Feb 6, 1992

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

House Of Pain

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

Jun 25, 1992

Ed Lover Dance

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

Feb 4, 1992

Yo! 3rd Anniversary

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

Oct 4, 1991

Cypress Hill

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

Nov 1, 1991

Nas

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

Jun 2, 1994

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

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

Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys

Nov 14, 1991

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

Supercat

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

Sep 4, 1992

Das EFX

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

Dec 2, 1993

Shaq

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

Aug 4, 1992

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

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

Mel Gibson

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

May 25, 1995

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

Eddie Murphy

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

Jun 25, 1992

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

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

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

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

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

MC Hammer

Mar 10, 1989

Slick Rick

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

Jan 27, 1989

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

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

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

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

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

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

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