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COLLECTION · Series · 1988

Yo! MTV Raps

Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.

Source: TMDB
* 7.5 (2)TalkUnited States
Soundtrack
Google
Creators
Ted Demme · Peter Dougherty
Countries
United States
Studios
MTV
Age rating
TV-14
Release
21/09/1988
Score
7.5 / 10 (2)
Where to watch
Streaming
Paramount+ Roku Premium ChannelParamount+ Roku Premium Channel
Seasons and episodes
Season 1
Season 1
50 episodes · 1988
Episode 1. Run-D.M.C.
1988-09-21 · 44 min

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

Episode 2. N.W.A.
1989-04-07 · 43 min

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

Episode 3. Sir Mix-A-Lot
1992-03-05 · 26 min

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

Episode 4. Queen Latifah
1989-09-22 · 52 min

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

Episode 5. Live From Spring Break 1990
1990-03-16 · 52 min

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

Episode 6. De La Soul
1994-01-13 · 44 min

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

Episode 7. Kris Kross
1993-09-02 · 38 min

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

Episode 8. James Brown
1991-08-25 · 25 min

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

Episode 9. Public Enemy
1991-09-26 · 28 min

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

Episode 10. 2Pac
1993-02-11 · 37 min

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

Episode 11. Heavy D
1992-03-04 · 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.

Episode 12. The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute
1997-03-12 · 27 min

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

Episode 13. KRS-One
1992-09-13 · 27 min

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

Episode 14. Smokin Joe Wilcox
1992-03-03 · 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.

Episode 15. Lady Of Rage
1994-07-29 · 52 min

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

Episode 16. Eric B. & Rakim
1992-01-16 · 28 min

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

Episode 17. The Last Show
1995-08-18 · 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.

Episode 18. Salt-N-Pepa
1992-02-06 · 24 min

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

Episode 19. Yo! Ladies Night
1997-06-25 · 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.

Episode 20. House Of Pain
1992-06-25 · 22 min

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

Episode 21. Ed Lover Dance
1992-02-04 · 21 min

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

Episode 22. Yo! 3rd Anniversary
1991-10-04 · 49 min

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

Episode 23. Cypress Hill
1991-11-01 · 36 min

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

Episode 24. Nas
1994-06-02 · 39 min

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

Episode 25. Mary J. Blige
1992-09-10 · 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.

Episode 26. Bad Boy Entertainment
1995-01-27 · 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.

Episode 27. Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys
1991-11-14 · 22 min

No synopsis

Episode 28. Wu-Tang Clan
1994-01-20 · 35 min

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

Episode 29. Supercat
1992-09-04 · 33 min

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

Episode 30. Das EFX
1993-12-02 · 35 min

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

Episode 31. Shaq
1992-08-04 · 35 min

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

Episode 32. A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes
1992-03-27 · 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.

Episode 33. Mike Tyson
1991-03-08 · 43 min

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

Episode 34. Mel Gibson
1995-05-25 · 22 min

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

Episode 35. Beastie Boys
1989-11-14 · 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.

Episode 36. Eddie Murphy
1992-06-25 · 24 min

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

Episode 37. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg
1993-04-29 · 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.

Episode 38. Ice Cube
1990-09-07 · 32 min

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

Episode 39. N.W.A.
1990-10-19 · 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'".

Episode 40. Naughty By Nature
1991-10-03 · 26 min

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

Episode 41. Tupac And John Singleton
1993-06-15 · 57 min

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

Episode 42. MC Hammer
1989-03-10 · 29 min

No synopsis

Episode 43. Slick Rick
1989-01-27 · 30 min

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

Episode 44. 3 Times Dope
1989-09-05 · 35 min

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

Episode 45. LL Cool J
1988-10-14 · 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".

Episode 46. 2 Live Crew
1989-12-24 · 17 min

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

Episode 47. Big Daddy Kane
1990-01-26 · 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.

Episode 48. Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff
1988-10-28 · 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.

Episode 49. Geto Boys
1991-11-15 · 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.

Episode 50. Kid Frost
1990-09-28 · 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.

Cast by season
Fab 5 Freddy
Fab 5 Freddy
Self
Doctor Dré
Doctor Dré
Self
Ed Lover
Ed Lover
Self
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