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Yo! MTV Raps: Season 1

Poster for Yo! MTV Raps Season 1

50 episodes · premiered Sep 21, 1988

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  1. Episode 1: Run-D.M.C. Sep 21, 1988 · 44m Run-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of Yo! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists. Air Date: Sep 21, 1988
  2. Episode 2: N.W.A. Apr 7, 1989 · 43m Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989
  3. Episode 3: Sir Mix-A-Lot Mar 5, 1992 · 26m Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.
  4. Episode 4: Queen Latifah Sep 22, 1989 · 52m Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.
  5. Episode 5: Live From Spring Break 1990 Mar 16, 1990 · 52m Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.
  6. Episode 6: De La Soul Jan 13, 1994 · 44m Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.
  7. Episode 7: Kris Kross Sep 2, 1993 · 38m Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
  8. Episode 8: James Brown Aug 25, 1991 · 25m James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy
  9. Episode 9: Public Enemy Sep 26, 1991 · 28m The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.
  10. Episode 10: 2Pac Feb 11, 1993 · 37m Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.
  11. Episode 11: Heavy D Mar 4, 1992 · 23m Heavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.
  12. Episode 12: The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute Mar 12, 1997 · 27m Clips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.
  13. Episode 13: KRS-One Sep 13, 1992 · 27m KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.
  14. Episode 14: Smokin Joe Wilcox Mar 3, 1992 · 23m 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.
  15. Episode 15: Lady Of Rage Jul 29, 1994 · 52m Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.
  16. Episode 16: Eric B. & Rakim Jan 16, 1992 · 28m Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.
  17. Episode 17: The Last Show Aug 18, 1995 · 39m 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.
  18. Episode 18: Salt-N-Pepa Feb 6, 1992 · 24m Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.
  19. Episode 19: Yo! Ladies Night Jun 25, 1997 · 27m 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.
  20. Episode 20: House Of Pain Jun 25, 1992 · 22m T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.
  21. Episode 21: Ed Lover Dance Feb 4, 1992 · 21m Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.
  22. Episode 22: Yo! 3rd Anniversary Oct 4, 1991 · 49m Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.
  23. Episode 23: Cypress Hill Nov 1, 1991 · 36m Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.
  24. Episode 24: Nas Jun 2, 1994 · 39m Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.
  25. Episode 25: Mary J. Blige Sep 10, 1992 · 25m 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.
  26. Episode 26: Bad Boy Entertainment Jan 27, 1995 · 39m Fab 5 Freddy interviews Sean "Puffy" Combs about his history and Bad Boy Entertainment, and interviews The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack.
  27. Episode 27: Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys Nov 14, 1991 · 22m
  28. Episode 28: Wu-Tang Clan Jan 20, 1994 · 35m Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.
  29. Episode 29: Supercat Sep 4, 1992 · 33m Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.
  30. Episode 30: Das EFX Dec 2, 1993 · 35m Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.
  31. Episode 31: Shaq Aug 4, 1992 · 35m Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.
  32. Episode 32: A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes Mar 27, 1992 · 45m 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.
  33. Episode 33: Mike Tyson Mar 8, 1991 · 43m Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.
  34. Episode 34: Mel Gibson May 25, 1995 · 22m Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.
  35. Episode 35: Beastie Boys Nov 14, 1989 · 29m Fab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the address where they started their career.
  36. Episode 36: Eddie Murphy Jun 25, 1992 · 24m Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.
  37. Episode 37: Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Apr 29, 1993 · 41m 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.
  38. Episode 38: Ice Cube Sep 7, 1990 · 32m Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.
  39. Episode 39: N.W.A. Oct 19, 1990 · 32m Fab 5 Freddy interviews the members of N.W.A. behind-the-scenes of their new music video for "100 Miles and Runnin'".
  40. Episode 40: Naughty By Nature Oct 3, 1991 · 26m Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.
  41. Episode 41: Tupac And John Singleton Jun 15, 1993 · 57m Ed Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.
  42. Episode 42: MC Hammer Mar 10, 1989 · 29m
  43. Episode 43: Slick Rick Jan 27, 1989 · 30m Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.
  44. Episode 44: 3 Times Dope Sep 5, 1989 · 35m Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.
  45. Episode 45: LL Cool J Oct 14, 1988 · 16m LL Cool J and his mom host Fab 5 Freddy at their home. They discuss Blondie's "Rapture" video and "Going Back to Cali".
  46. Episode 46: 2 Live Crew Dec 24, 1989 · 17m Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.
  47. Episode 47: Big Daddy Kane Jan 26, 1990 · 30m Fab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music.
  48. Episode 48: Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff Oct 28, 1988 · 21m 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.
  49. Episode 49: Geto Boys Nov 15, 1991 · 43m Fab 5 Freddy visits Houston to interview the Geto Boys about living in the Fifth Ward, their music, and Rap-A-Lot records.
  50. Episode 50: Kid Frost Sep 28, 1990 · 33m 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.