Yo! MTV Raps

Sep 21, 1988

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

Apr 7, 1989

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

Mar 5, 1992

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

Sep 22, 1989

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

Mar 16, 1990

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

Jan 13, 1994

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

Sep 2, 1993

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

Aug 25, 1991

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

Sep 26, 1991

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

Feb 11, 1993

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

Mar 4, 1992

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

Mar 12, 1997

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

Sep 13, 1992

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

Mar 3, 1992

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.

Jul 29, 1994

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

Jan 16, 1992

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

Aug 18, 1995

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.

Feb 6, 1992

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

Jun 25, 1997

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.

Jun 25, 1992

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

Feb 4, 1992

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

Oct 4, 1991

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

Nov 1, 1991

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

Jun 2, 1994

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

Sep 10, 1992

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.

Jan 27, 1995

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

Nov 14, 1991

Jan 20, 1994

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

Sep 4, 1992

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

Dec 2, 1993

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

Aug 4, 1992

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

Mar 27, 1992

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.

Mar 8, 1991

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

May 25, 1995

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

Nov 14, 1989

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

Jun 25, 1992

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

Apr 29, 1993

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.

Sep 7, 1990

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

Oct 19, 1990

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

Oct 3, 1991

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

Jun 15, 1993

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

Mar 10, 1989

Jan 27, 1989

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

Sep 5, 1989

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

Oct 14, 1988

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

Dec 24, 1989

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

Jan 26, 1990

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

Oct 28, 1988

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.

Nov 15, 1991

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

Sep 28, 1990

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.