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Season 1
September 21, 1988

Season 1

01. Run-D.M.C.

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

44min
September 21, 1988

02. N.W.A.

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

43min
April 7, 1989

03. Sir Mix-A-Lot

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

26min
March 5, 1992

04. Queen Latifah

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

52min
September 22, 1989

05. Live From Spring Break 1990

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

52min
March 16, 1990

06. De La Soul

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

44min
January 13, 1994

07. Kris Kross

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

38min
September 2, 1993

08. James Brown

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

25min
August 25, 1991

09. Public Enemy

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

28min
September 26, 1991

10. 2Pac

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

37min
February 11, 1993

11. Heavy D

Heavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.

23min
March 4, 1992

12. The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

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

27min
March 12, 1997

13. KRS-One

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

27min
September 13, 1992

14. Smokin Joe Wilcox

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.

23min
March 3, 1992

15. Lady Of Rage

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

52min
July 29, 1994

16. Eric B. & Rakim

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

28min
January 16, 1992

17. The Last Show

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.

39min
August 18, 1995

18. Salt-N-Pepa

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

24min
February 6, 1992

19. Yo! Ladies Night

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.

27min
June 25, 1997

20. House Of Pain

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

22min
June 25, 1992

21. Ed Lover Dance

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

21min
February 4, 1992

22. Yo! 3rd Anniversary

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

49min
October 4, 1991

23. Cypress Hill

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

36min
November 1, 1991

24. Nas

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

39min
June 2, 1994

25. Mary J. Blige

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.

25min
September 10, 1992

26. Bad Boy Entertainment

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Sean "Puffy" Combs about his history and Bad Boy Entertainment, and interviews The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack.

39min
January 27, 1995

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

No details

22min
November 14, 1991

28. Wu-Tang Clan

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

35min
January 20, 1994

29. Supercat

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

33min
September 4, 1992

30. Das EFX

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

35min
December 2, 1993

31. Shaq

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

35min
August 4, 1992

32. A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

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.

45min
March 27, 1992

33. Mike Tyson

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

43min
March 8, 1991

34. Mel Gibson

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

22min
May 25, 1995

35. Beastie Boys

Fab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the address where they started their career.

29min
November 14, 1989

36. Eddie Murphy

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

24min
June 25, 1992

37. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

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.

41min
April 29, 1993

38. Ice Cube

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

32min
September 7, 1990

39. N.W.A.

Fab 5 Freddy interviews the members of N.W.A. behind-the-scenes of their new music video for "100 Miles and Runnin'".

32min
October 19, 1990

40. Naughty By Nature

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

26min
October 3, 1991

41. Tupac And John Singleton

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

57min
June 15, 1993

42. MC Hammer

No details

29min
March 10, 1989

43. Slick Rick

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

30min
January 27, 1989

44. 3 Times Dope

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

35min
September 5, 1989

45. LL Cool J

LL Cool J and his mom host Fab 5 Freddy at their home. They discuss Blondie's "Rapture" video and "Going Back to Cali".

16min
October 14, 1988

46. 2 Live Crew

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

17min
December 24, 1989

47. Big Daddy Kane

Fab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music.

30min
January 26, 1990

48. Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

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.

21min
October 28, 1988

49. Geto Boys

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

43min
November 15, 1991

50. Kid Frost

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.

33min
September 28, 1990