Peter Dougherty
Director
Yo! MTV Raps (1988)
Season 1
Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.
Released Sept. 21, 1988
Episode 42 min
14+
Keywords: tmdb.rap-music, tmdb.hip-hop
Watch Providers: fuboTV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
Network: MTV
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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
Sept. 21, 1988, midnight
S1E2 - N.W.A.
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989
April 7, 1989, midnight
S1E3 - Sir Mix-A-Lot
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.
March 5, 1992, midnight
S1E4 - Queen Latifah
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.
Sept. 22, 1989, midnight
S1E5 - Live From Spring Break 1990
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.
March 16, 1990, midnight
S1E6 - De La Soul
Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.
Jan. 13, 1994, midnight
S1E7 - Kris Kross
Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
Sept. 2, 1993, midnight
S1E8 - James Brown
James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy
Aug. 25, 1991, midnight
S1E9 - Public Enemy
The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.
Sept. 26, 1991, midnight
S1E10 - 2Pac
Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.
Feb. 11, 1993, midnight
S1E11 - 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.
March 4, 1992, midnight
S1E12 - 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.
March 12, 1997, midnight
S1E13 - KRS-One
KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.
Sept. 13, 1992, midnight
S1E14 - 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.
March 3, 1992, midnight
S1E15 - Lady Of Rage
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.
July 29, 1994, midnight
S1E16 - Eric B. & Rakim
Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.
Jan. 16, 1992, midnight
S1E17 - 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.
Aug. 18, 1995, midnight
S1E18 - Salt-N-Pepa
Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.
Feb. 6, 1992, midnight
S1E19 - 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.
June 25, 1997, midnight
S1E20 - House Of Pain
T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.
June 25, 1992, midnight
S1E21 - Ed Lover Dance
Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.
Feb. 4, 1992, midnight
S1E22 - Yo! 3rd Anniversary
Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.
Oct. 4, 1991, midnight
S1E23 - Cypress Hill
Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.
Nov. 1, 1991, midnight
S1E24 - Nas
Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.
June 2, 1994, midnight
S1E25 - 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.
Sept. 10, 1992, midnight
S1E26 - 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.
Jan. 27, 1995, midnight
S1E27 - Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys
Nov. 14, 1991, midnight
S1E28 - Wu-Tang Clan
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.
Jan. 20, 1994, midnight
S1E29 - Supercat
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.
Sept. 4, 1992, midnight
S1E30 - Das EFX
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.
Dec. 2, 1993, midnight
S1E31 - Shaq
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.
Aug. 4, 1992, midnight
S1E32 - 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.
March 27, 1992, midnight
S1E33 - Mike Tyson
Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.
March 8, 1991, midnight
S1E34 - Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.
May 25, 1995, midnight
S1E35 - 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.
Nov. 14, 1989, midnight
S1E36 - Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.
June 25, 1992, midnight
S1E37 - 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.
April 29, 1993, midnight
S1E38 - Ice Cube
Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.
Sept. 7, 1990, midnight
S1E39 - 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'".
Oct. 19, 1990, midnight
S1E40 - Naughty By Nature
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.
Oct. 3, 1991, midnight
S1E41 - 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.
June 15, 1993, midnight
S1E42 - MC Hammer
March 10, 1989, midnight
S1E43 - Slick Rick
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.
Jan. 27, 1989, midnight
S1E44 - 3 Times Dope
Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.
Sept. 5, 1989, midnight
S1E45 - 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".
Oct. 14, 1988, midnight
S1E46 - 2 Live Crew
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.
Dec. 24, 1989, midnight
S1E47 - 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.
Jan. 26, 1990, midnight
S1E48 - 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.
Oct. 28, 1988, midnight
S1E49 - 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.
Nov. 15, 1991, midnight
S1E50 - 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.
Sept. 28, 1990, midnight
Network: MTV
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 42 min.
Released: Sept. 21, 1988
Last Air Date: June 25, 1997, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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