Season 1 (1988)

Run-D.M.C.
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September 21, 1988 • 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.
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April 7, 1989 • 43m

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

Sir Mix-A-Lot
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March 5, 1992 • 26m

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

Queen Latifah
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September 22, 1989 • 52m

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

Live From Spring Break 1990
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March 16, 1990 • 52m

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

De La Soul
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January 13, 1994 • 44m

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

Kris Kross
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September 2, 1993 • 38m

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

James Brown
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August 25, 1991 • 25m

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

Public Enemy
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September 26, 1991 • 28m

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

2Pac
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February 11, 1993 • 37m

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

Heavy D
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March 4, 1992 • 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
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March 12, 1997 • 27m

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

KRS-One
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September 13, 1992 • 27m

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

Smokin Joe Wilcox
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March 3, 1992 • 23m

T Money dresses up as Smokin Joe Wilcox and pretends to box with members of the live audience. Black Sheep promo discussing how mu...Read more

Lady Of Rage
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July 29, 1994 • 52m

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

Eric B. & Rakim
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January 16, 1992 • 28m

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

The Last Show
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August 18, 1995 • 39m

The hosts interview various rap artists and groups about what the show has meant for them, and flashback to memorable moments thro...Read more

Salt-N-Pepa
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February 6, 1992 • 24m

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

Yo! Ladies Night
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June 25, 1997 • 27m

Angie Martinez hosts from behind-the-scenes of the "Ladies Night" music video shoot, and talks with the artists featured in the vi...Read more

House Of Pain
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June 25, 1992 • 22m

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

Ed Lover Dance
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February 4, 1992 • 21m

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

Yo! 3rd Anniversary
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October 4, 1991 • 49m

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

Cypress Hill
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November 1, 1991 • 36m

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

Nas
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June 2, 1994 • 39m

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

Mary J. Blige
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September 10, 1992 • 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
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January 27, 1995 • 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
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November 14, 1991 • 22m

Episode 27 of Season 1 premiered on November 14, 1991

Wu-Tang Clan
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January 20, 1994 • 35m

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

Supercat
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September 4, 1992 • 33m

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

Das EFX
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December 2, 1993 • 35m

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

Shaq
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August 4, 1992 • 35m

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

A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes
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March 27, 1992 • 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
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March 8, 1991 • 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
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May 25, 1995 • 22m

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

Beastie Boys
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November 14, 1989 • 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
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June 25, 1992 • 24m

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

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg
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April 29, 1993 • 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, an...Read more

Ice Cube
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September 7, 1990 • 32m

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

N.W.A.
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October 19, 1990 • 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
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October 3, 1991 • 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
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June 15, 1993 • 57m

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

MC Hammer
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March 10, 1989 • 29m

Episode 42 of Season 1 premiered on March 10, 1989

Slick Rick
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January 27, 1989 • 30m

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

3 Times Dope
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September 5, 1989 • 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
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October 14, 1988 • 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
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December 24, 1989 • 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
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January 26, 1990 • 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
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October 28, 1988 • 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
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November 15, 1991 • 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
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September 28, 1990 • 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.