Yo! MTV Raps (Season 1)

Run-D.M.C. 0.0

Air date: 1988-09-21

Runtime: 44 min

Overview: 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. 0.0

Air date: 1989-04-07

Runtime: 43 min

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

Sir Mix-A-Lot 0.0

Air date: 1992-03-05

Runtime: 26 min

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

Queen Latifah 0.0

Air date: 1989-09-22

Runtime: 52 min

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

Live From Spring Break 1990 0.0

Air date: 1990-03-16

Runtime: 52 min

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

De La Soul 0.0

Air date: 1994-01-13

Runtime: 44 min

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

Kris Kross 0.0

Air date: 1993-09-02

Runtime: 38 min

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

James Brown 0.0

Air date: 1991-08-25

Runtime: 25 min

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

Public Enemy 0.0

Air date: 1991-09-26

Runtime: 28 min

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

2Pac 0.0

Air date: 1993-02-11

Runtime: 37 min

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

Heavy D 0.0

Air date: 1992-03-04

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1997-03-12

Runtime: 27 min

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

KRS-One 0.0

Air date: 1992-09-13

Runtime: 27 min

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

Smokin Joe Wilcox 0.0

Air date: 1992-03-03

Runtime: 23 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1994-07-29

Runtime: 52 min

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

Eric B. & Rakim 0.0

Air date: 1992-01-16

Runtime: 28 min

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

The Last Show 0.0

Air date: 1995-08-18

Runtime: 39 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1992-02-06

Runtime: 24 min

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

Yo! Ladies Night 0.0

Air date: 1997-06-25

Runtime: 27 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1992-06-25

Runtime: 22 min

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

Ed Lover Dance 0.0

Air date: 1992-02-04

Runtime: 21 min

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

Yo! 3rd Anniversary 0.0

Air date: 1991-10-04

Runtime: 49 min

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

Cypress Hill 0.0

Air date: 1991-11-01

Runtime: 36 min

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

Nas 0.0

Air date: 1994-06-02

Runtime: 39 min

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

Mary J. Blige 0.0

Air date: 1992-09-10

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1995-01-27

Runtime: 39 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1991-11-14

Runtime: 22 min

Wu-Tang Clan 0.0

Air date: 1994-01-20

Runtime: 35 min

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

Supercat 0.0

Air date: 1992-09-04

Runtime: 33 min

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

Das EFX 0.0

Air date: 1993-12-02

Runtime: 35 min

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

Shaq 0.0

Air date: 1992-08-04

Runtime: 35 min

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

A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes 0.0

Air date: 1992-03-27

Runtime: 45 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1991-03-08

Runtime: 43 min

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

Mel Gibson 0.0

Air date: 1995-05-25

Runtime: 22 min

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

Beastie Boys 0.0

Air date: 1989-11-14

Runtime: 29 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1992-06-25

Runtime: 24 min

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

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg 0.0

Air date: 1993-04-29

Runtime: 41 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1990-09-07

Runtime: 32 min

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

N.W.A. 0.0

Air date: 1990-10-19

Runtime: 32 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1991-10-03

Runtime: 26 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1993-06-15

Runtime: 57 min

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

MC Hammer 0.0

Air date: 1989-03-10

Runtime: 29 min

Slick Rick 0.0

Air date: 1989-01-27

Runtime: 30 min

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

3 Times Dope 0.0

Air date: 1989-09-05

Runtime: 35 min

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

LL Cool J 0.0

Air date: 1988-10-14

Runtime: 16 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1989-12-24

Runtime: 17 min

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

Big Daddy Kane 0.0

Air date: 1990-01-26

Runtime: 30 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1988-10-28

Runtime: 21 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1991-11-15

Runtime: 43 min

Overview: 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 0.0

Air date: 1990-09-28

Runtime: 33 min

Overview: 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.