Season 1
50 episodes · Sep 21, 1988
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- S1E1
Run-D.M.C.
Sep 21, 198844mRun-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of Yo! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists. Air Date: Sep 21, 1988
- S1E2
N.W.A.
Apr 7, 198943mFab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989
- S1E3
Sir Mix-A-Lot
Mar 5, 199226mEd Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.
- S1E4
Queen Latifah
Sep 22, 198952mFab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.
- S1E5
Live From Spring Break 1990
Mar 16, 199052mEd Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.
- S1E6
De La Soul
Jan 13, 199444mFab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.
- S1E7
Kris Kross
Sep 2, 199338mEd Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
- S1E8
James Brown
Aug 25, 199125mJames Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy
- S1E9
Public Enemy
Sep 26, 199128mThe members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.
- S1E10
2Pac
Feb 11, 199337mFab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.
- S1E11
Heavy D
Mar 4, 199223mHeavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.
- S1E12
The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute
Mar 12, 199727mClips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.
- S1E13
KRS-One
Sep 13, 199227mKRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.
- S1E14
Smokin Joe Wilcox
Mar 3, 199223mT 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.
- S1E16
Eric B. & Rakim
Jan 16, 199228mEd Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.
- S1E17
The Last Show
Aug 18, 199539mThe 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.
- S1E18
Salt-N-Pepa
Feb 6, 199224mSalt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.
- S1E19
Yo! Ladies Night
Jun 25, 199727mAngie 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.
- S1E20
House Of Pain
Jun 25, 199222mT Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.
- S1E21
Ed Lover Dance
Feb 4, 199221mEd Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.
- S1E22
Yo! 3rd Anniversary
Oct 4, 199149mFab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.
- S1E23
Cypress Hill
Nov 1, 199136mCypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.
- S1E24
Nas
Jun 2, 199439mNas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.
- S1E25
Mary J. Blige
Sep 10, 199225mT 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.
- S1E26
Bad Boy Entertainment
Jan 27, 199539mFab 5 Freddy interviews Sean "Puffy" Combs about his history and Bad Boy Entertainment, and interviews The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack.
- S1E28
Wu-Tang Clan
Jan 20, 199435mFab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.
- S1E29
Supercat
Sep 4, 199233mFab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.
- S1E30
Das EFX
Dec 2, 199335mFab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.
- S1E32
A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes
Mar 27, 199245mFab 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.
- S1E33
Mike Tyson
Mar 8, 199143mFab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.
- S1E34
Mel Gibson
May 25, 199522mMel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.
- S1E35
Beastie Boys
Nov 14, 198929mFab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the address where they started their career.
- S1E36
Eddie Murphy
Jun 25, 199224mEddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.
- S1E37
Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg
Apr 29, 199341mFab 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.
- S1E38
Ice Cube
Sep 7, 199032mFab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.
- S1E39
N.W.A.
Oct 19, 199032mFab 5 Freddy interviews the members of N.W.A. behind-the-scenes of their new music video for "100 Miles and Runnin'".
- S1E40
Naughty By Nature
Oct 3, 199126mEd Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.
- S1E41
Tupac And John Singleton
Jun 15, 199357mEd Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.
- S1E43
Slick Rick
Jan 27, 198930mFab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.
- S1E44
3 Times Dope
Sep 5, 198935mFab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.
- S1E45
LL Cool J
Oct 14, 198816mLL Cool J and his mom host Fab 5 Freddy at their home. They discuss Blondie's "Rapture" video and "Going Back to Cali".
- S1E46
2 Live Crew
Dec 24, 198917mEd Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.
- S1E47
Big Daddy Kane
Jan 26, 199030mFab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music.
- S1E48
Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff
Oct 28, 198821mFab 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.
- S1E49
Geto Boys
Nov 15, 199143mFab 5 Freddy visits Houston to interview the Geto Boys about living in the Fifth Ward, their music, and Rap-A-Lot records.
- S1E50
Kid Frost
Sep 28, 199033mFab 5 Freddy hangs out with Kid Frost and Mellow Man Ace in East LA. They discuss low-riding cars, Chicano culture, and Hispanic rap.