Yo! MTV Raps (1988)

Top Cast

• Fab 5 Freddy as Self
• Doctor Dré as Self
• Ed Lover as Self
• T-Money as Self
• Craig Mack as Self
• Dr. Dre as Self
• KRS-One as Self
• Rakim as Self
• Joseph Simmons as Self
• Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels as Self

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Episodes:

• Ep. 1: Run-D.M.C. (1988-09-21)

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

• Ep. 2: N.W.A. (1989-04-07)

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

• Ep. 3: Sir Mix-A-Lot (1992-03-05)

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

• Ep. 4: Queen Latifah (1989-09-22)

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

• Ep. 5: Live From Spring Break 1990 (1990-03-16)

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

• Ep. 6: De La Soul (1994-01-13)

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

• Ep. 7: Kris Kross (1993-09-02)

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

• Ep. 8: James Brown (1991-08-25)

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

• Ep. 9: Public Enemy (1991-09-26)

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

• Ep. 10: 2Pac (1993-02-11)

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

• Ep. 11: Heavy D (1992-03-04)

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

• Ep. 12: The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute (1997-03-12)

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

• Ep. 13: KRS-One (1992-09-13)

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

• Ep. 14: Smokin Joe Wilcox (1992-03-03)

  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.

• Ep. 15: Lady Of Rage (1994-07-29)

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

• Ep. 16: Eric B. & Rakim (1992-01-16)

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

• Ep. 17: The Last Show (1995-08-18)

  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.

• Ep. 18: Salt-N-Pepa (1992-02-06)

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

• Ep. 19: Yo! Ladies Night (1997-06-25)

  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.

• Ep. 20: House Of Pain (1992-06-25)

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

• Ep. 21: Ed Lover Dance (1992-02-04)

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

• Ep. 22: Yo! 3rd Anniversary (1991-10-04)

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

• Ep. 23: Cypress Hill (1991-11-01)

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

• Ep. 24: Nas (1994-06-02)

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

• Ep. 25: Mary J. Blige (1992-09-10)

  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.

• Ep. 26: Bad Boy Entertainment (1995-01-27)

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

• Ep. 27: Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys (1991-11-14)

  No overview for this episode.

• Ep. 28: Wu-Tang Clan (1994-01-20)

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

• Ep. 29: Supercat (1992-09-04)

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

• Ep. 30: Das EFX (1993-12-02)

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

• Ep. 31: Shaq (1992-08-04)

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

• Ep. 32: A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes (1992-03-27)

  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.

• Ep. 33: Mike Tyson (1991-03-08)

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

• Ep. 34: Mel Gibson (1995-05-25)

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

• Ep. 35: Beastie Boys (1989-11-14)

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

• Ep. 36: Eddie Murphy (1992-06-25)

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

• Ep. 37: Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg (1993-04-29)

  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.

• Ep. 38: Ice Cube (1990-09-07)

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

• Ep. 39: N.W.A. (1990-10-19)

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

• Ep. 40: Naughty By Nature (1991-10-03)

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

• Ep. 41: Tupac And John Singleton (1993-06-15)

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

• Ep. 42: MC Hammer (1989-03-10)

  No overview for this episode.

• Ep. 43: Slick Rick (1989-01-27)

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

• Ep. 44: 3 Times Dope (1989-09-05)

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

• Ep. 45: LL Cool J (1988-10-14)

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

• Ep. 46: 2 Live Crew (1989-12-24)

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

• Ep. 47: Big Daddy Kane (1990-01-26)

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

• Ep. 48: Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff (1988-10-28)

  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.

• Ep. 49: Geto Boys (1991-11-15)

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

• Ep. 50: Kid Frost (1990-09-28)

  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.

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