About this season
Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.
Episodes (50)
1. Run-D.M.C.
Aired 21 September 1988 • 44 min
Run-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of Yo! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists. Air Date: Sep 21, 1988
2. N.W.A.
Aired 7 April 1989 • 43 min
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989
3. Sir Mix-A-Lot
Aired 5 March 1992 • 26 min
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.
4. Queen Latifah
Aired 22 September 1989 • 52 min
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.
5. Live From Spring Break 1990
Aired 16 March 1990 • 52 min
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.
6. De La Soul
Aired 13 January 1994 • 44 min
Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.
7. Kris Kross
Aired 2 September 1993 • 38 min
Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
8. James Brown
Aired 25 August 1991 • 25 min
James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy
9. Public Enemy
Aired 26 September 1991 • 28 min
The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.
10. 2Pac
Aired 11 February 1993 • 37 min
Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.
11. Heavy D
Aired 4 March 1992 • 23 min
Heavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.
12. The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute
Aired 12 March 1997 • 27 min
Clips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.
13. KRS-One
Aired 13 September 1992 • 27 min
KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.
14. Smokin Joe Wilcox
Aired 3 March 1992 • 23 min
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.
15. Lady Of Rage
Aired 29 July 1994 • 52 min
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.
16. Eric B. & Rakim
Aired 16 January 1992 • 28 min
Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.
17. The Last Show
Aired 18 August 1995 • 39 min
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.
18. Salt-N-Pepa
Aired 6 February 1992 • 24 min
Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.
19. Yo! Ladies Night
Aired 25 June 1997 • 27 min
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.
20. House Of Pain
Aired 25 June 1992 • 22 min
T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.
21. Ed Lover Dance
Aired 4 February 1992 • 21 min
Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.
22. Yo! 3rd Anniversary
Aired 4 October 1991 • 49 min
Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.
23. Cypress Hill
Aired 1 November 1991 • 36 min
Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.
24. Nas
Aired 2 June 1994 • 39 min
Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.
25. Mary J. Blige
Aired 10 September 1992 • 25 min
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.
26. Bad Boy Entertainment
Aired 27 January 1995 • 39 min
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Sean "Puffy" Combs about his history and Bad Boy Entertainment, and interviews The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack.
27. Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys
Aired 14 November 1991 • 22 min
28. Wu-Tang Clan
Aired 20 January 1994 • 35 min
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.
29. Supercat
Aired 4 September 1992 • 33 min
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.
30. Das EFX
Aired 2 December 1993 • 35 min
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.
31. Shaq
Aired 4 August 1992 • 35 min
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.
32. A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes
Aired 27 March 1992 • 45 min
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.
33. Mike Tyson
Aired 8 March 1991 • 43 min
Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.
34. Mel Gibson
Aired 25 May 1995 • 22 min
Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.
35. Beastie Boys
Aired 14 November 1989 • 29 min
Fab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the address where they started their career.
36. Eddie Murphy
Aired 25 June 1992 • 24 min
Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.
37. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg
Aired 29 April 1993 • 41 min
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.
38. Ice Cube
Aired 7 September 1990 • 32 min
Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.
39. N.W.A.
Aired 19 October 1990 • 32 min
Fab 5 Freddy interviews the members of N.W.A. behind-the-scenes of their new music video for "100 Miles and Runnin'".
40. Naughty By Nature
Aired 3 October 1991 • 26 min
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.
41. Tupac And John Singleton
Aired 15 June 1993 • 57 min
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.
42. MC Hammer
Aired 10 March 1989 • 29 min
43. Slick Rick
Aired 27 January 1989 • 30 min
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.
44. 3 Times Dope
Aired 5 September 1989 • 35 min
Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.
45. LL Cool J
Aired 14 October 1988 • 16 min
LL Cool J and his mom host Fab 5 Freddy at their home. They discuss Blondie's "Rapture" video and "Going Back to Cali".
46. 2 Live Crew
Aired 24 December 1989 • 17 min
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.
47. Big Daddy Kane
Aired 26 January 1990 • 30 min
Fab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music.
48. Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff
Aired 28 October 1988 • 21 min
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.
49. Geto Boys
Aired 15 November 1991 • 43 min
Fab 5 Freddy visits Houston to interview the Geto Boys about living in the Fifth Ward, their music, and Rap-A-Lot records.
50. Kid Frost
Aired 28 September 1990 • 33 min
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.