Season 1

Season 1

1988-09-21
50 Episodes

Episodes

Run-D.M.C.

1. Run-D.M.C.

1988-09-21

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

N.W.A.

2. N.W.A.

1989-04-07

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

Sir Mix-A-Lot

3. Sir Mix-A-Lot

1992-03-05

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

Queen Latifah

4. Queen Latifah

1989-09-22

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

Live From Spring Break 1990

5. Live From Spring Break 1990

1990-03-16

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

De La Soul

6. De La Soul

1994-01-13

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

Kris Kross

7. Kris Kross

1993-09-02

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

James Brown

8. James Brown

1991-08-25

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

Public Enemy

9. Public Enemy

1991-09-26

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

2Pac

10. 2Pac

1993-02-11

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

Heavy D

11. Heavy D

1992-03-04

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Heavy 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

12. The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

1997-03-12

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

KRS-One

13. KRS-One

1992-09-13

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

Smokin Joe Wilcox

14. Smokin Joe Wilcox

1992-03-03

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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.

Lady Of Rage

15. Lady Of Rage

1994-07-29

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

Eric B. & Rakim

16. Eric B. & Rakim

1992-01-16

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

The Last Show

17. The Last Show

1995-08-18

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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.

Salt-N-Pepa

18. Salt-N-Pepa

1992-02-06

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

Yo! Ladies Night

19. Yo! Ladies Night

1997-06-25

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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.

House Of Pain

20. House Of Pain

1992-06-25

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

Ed Lover Dance

21. Ed Lover Dance

1992-02-04

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

Yo! 3rd Anniversary

22. Yo! 3rd Anniversary

1991-10-04

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

Cypress Hill

23. Cypress Hill

1991-11-01

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

Nas

24. Nas

1994-06-02

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

Mary J. Blige

25. Mary J. Blige

1992-09-10

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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.

Bad Boy Entertainment

26. Bad Boy Entertainment

1995-01-27

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Fab 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

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

1991-11-14

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No overview available.

Wu-Tang Clan

28. Wu-Tang Clan

1994-01-20

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

Supercat

29. Supercat

1992-09-04

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

Das EFX

30. Das EFX

1993-12-02

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

Shaq

31. Shaq

1992-08-04

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

A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

32. A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

1992-03-27

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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.

Mike Tyson

33. Mike Tyson

1991-03-08

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

Mel Gibson

34. Mel Gibson

1995-05-25

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

Beastie Boys

35. Beastie Boys

1989-11-14

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Fab 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

36. Eddie Murphy

1992-06-25

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

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

37. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

1993-04-29

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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.

Ice Cube

38. Ice Cube

1990-09-07

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

N.W.A.

39. N.W.A.

1990-10-19

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Fab 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

40. Naughty By Nature

1991-10-03

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

Tupac And John Singleton

41. Tupac And John Singleton

1993-06-15

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

MC Hammer

42. MC Hammer

1989-03-10

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Slick Rick

43. Slick Rick

1989-01-27

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

3 Times Dope

44. 3 Times Dope

1989-09-05

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

LL Cool J

45. LL Cool J

1988-10-14

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LL 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

46. 2 Live Crew

1989-12-24

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

Big Daddy Kane

47. Big Daddy Kane

1990-01-26

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Fab 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

48. Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

1988-10-28

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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.

Geto Boys

49. Geto Boys

1991-11-15

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

Kid Frost

50. Kid Frost

1990-09-28

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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.