Yo! MTV Raps

Run-D.M.C.

1988-09-21 · 44m

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.

1989-04-07 · 43m

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

Sir Mix-A-Lot

1992-03-05 · 26m

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

Queen Latifah

1989-09-22 · 52m

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

Live From Spring Break 1990

1990-03-16 · 52m

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

De La Soul

1994-01-13 · 44m

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

Kris Kross

1993-09-02 · 38m

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

James Brown

1991-08-25 · 25m

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

Public Enemy

1991-09-26 · 28m

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

2Pac

1993-02-11 · 37m

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

Heavy D

1992-03-04 · 23m

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

1997-03-12 · 27m

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

KRS-One

1992-09-13 · 27m

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

Smokin Joe Wilcox

1992-03-03 · 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.

Lady Of Rage

1994-07-29 · 52m

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

Eric B. & Rakim

1992-01-16 · 28m

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

The Last Show

1995-08-18 · 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.

Salt-N-Pepa

1992-02-06 · 24m

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

Yo! Ladies Night

1997-06-25 · 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.

House Of Pain

1992-06-25 · 22m

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

Ed Lover Dance

1992-02-04 · 21m

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

Yo! 3rd Anniversary

1991-10-04 · 49m

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

Cypress Hill

1991-11-01 · 36m

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

Nas

1994-06-02 · 39m

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

Mary J. Blige

1992-09-10 · 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.

Bad Boy Entertainment

1995-01-27 · 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.

Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys

1991-11-14 · 22m

Wu-Tang Clan

1994-01-20 · 35m

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

Supercat

1992-09-04 · 33m

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

Das EFX

1993-12-02 · 35m

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

Shaq

1992-08-04 · 35m

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

A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

1992-03-27 · 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.

Mike Tyson

1991-03-08 · 43m

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

Mel Gibson

1995-05-25 · 22m

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

Beastie Boys

1989-11-14 · 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.

Eddie Murphy

1992-06-25 · 24m

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

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

1993-04-29 · 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.

Ice Cube

1990-09-07 · 32m

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

N.W.A.

1990-10-19 · 32m

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

1991-10-03 · 26m

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

1993-06-15 · 57m

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

MC Hammer

1989-03-10 · 29m

Slick Rick

1989-01-27 · 30m

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

3 Times Dope

1989-09-05 · 35m

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

LL Cool J

1988-10-14 · 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".

2 Live Crew

1989-12-24 · 17m

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

Big Daddy Kane

1990-01-26 · 30m

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

1988-10-28 · 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.

Geto Boys

1991-11-15 · 43m

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

1990-09-28 · 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.