Yo! MTV RapsSeason 11988 · 50 episodesEpisodes1Run-D.M.C.Run-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of Yo! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists. Air Date: Sep 21, 19882N.W.A.Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 19893Sir Mix-A-LotEd Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.4Queen LatifahFab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.5Live From Spring Break 1990Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.6De La SoulFab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.7Kris KrossEd Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.8James BrownJames Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy9Public EnemyThe members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.102PacFab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.11Heavy DHeavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.12The Notorious B.I.G. TributeClips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.13KRS-OneKRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.14Smokin Joe WilcoxT 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.15Lady Of RageFab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.16Eric B. & RakimEd Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.17The Last ShowThe 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.18Salt-N-PepaSalt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.19Yo! Ladies NightAngie 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.20House Of PainT Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.21Ed Lover DanceEd Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.22Yo! 3rd AnniversaryFab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.23Cypress HillCypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.24NasNas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.25Mary J. BligeT 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.26Bad Boy EntertainmentFab 5 Freddy interviews Sean "Puffy" Combs about his history and Bad Boy Entertainment, and interviews The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack.27Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys28Wu-Tang ClanFab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.29SupercatFab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.30Das EFXFab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.31ShaqEd Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.32A Tribe Called Quest Behind The ScenesFab 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.33Mike TysonFab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.34Mel GibsonMel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.35Beastie BoysFab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the address where they started their career.36Eddie MurphyEddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.37Dr. Dre & Snoop DoggFab 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.38Ice CubeFab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.39N.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'".40Naughty By NatureEd Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.41Tupac And John SingletonEd Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.42MC Hammer43Slick RickFab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.443 Times DopeFab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.45LL Cool JLL Cool J and his mom host Fab 5 Freddy at their home. They discuss Blondie's "Rapture" video and "Going Back to Cali".462 Live CrewEd Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.47Big Daddy KaneFab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music.48Will Smith & DJ Jazzy JeffFab 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.49Geto BoysFab 5 Freddy visits Houston to interview the Geto Boys about living in the Fifth Ward, their music, and Rap-A-Lot records.50Kid FrostFab 5 Freddy hangs out with Kid Frost and Mellow Man Ace in East LA. They discuss low-riding cars, Chicano culture, and Hispanic rap.
