Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.
Where to Watch Yo! MTV Raps • Season 1
50 Episodes
Run-D.M.C.
E1
Run-D.M.C.Run-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of Yo! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists. Air Date: Sep 21, 1988
N.W.A.
E2
N.W.A.Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989
Sir Mix-A-Lot
E3
Sir Mix-A-LotEd Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.
Queen Latifah
E4
Queen LatifahFab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.
Live From Spring Break 1990
E5
Live From Spring Break 1990Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.
De La Soul
E6
De La SoulFab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.
Kris Kross
E7
Kris KrossEd Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
James Brown
E8
James BrownJames Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy
Public Enemy
E9
Public EnemyThe members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.
2Pac
E10
2PacFab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.
Heavy D
E11
Heavy DHeavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.
The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute
E12
The Notorious B.I.G. TributeClips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.
KRS-One
E13
KRS-OneKRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.
Smokin Joe Wilcox
E14
Smokin 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.
Lady Of Rage
E15
Lady Of RageFab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.
Eric B. & Rakim
E16
Eric B. & RakimEd Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.
The Last Show
E17
The 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.
Salt-N-Pepa
E18
Salt-N-PepaSalt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.
Yo! Ladies Night
E19
Yo! 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.
House Of Pain
E20
House Of PainT Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.
Ed Lover Dance
E21
Ed Lover DanceEd Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.
Yo! 3rd Anniversary
E22
Yo! 3rd AnniversaryFab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.
Cypress Hill
E23
Cypress HillCypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.
Nas
E24
NasNas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.
Mary J. Blige
E25
Mary 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.
Bad Boy Entertainment
E26
Bad 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.
Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys
E27
Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys
Wu-Tang Clan
E28
Wu-Tang ClanFab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.
Supercat
E29
SupercatFab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.
Das EFX
E30
Das EFXFab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.
Shaq
E31
ShaqEd Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.
A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes
E32
A 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.
Mike Tyson
E33
Mike TysonFab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.
Mel Gibson
E34
Mel GibsonMel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.
Beastie Boys
E35
Beastie BoysFab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the address where they started their career.
Eddie Murphy
E36
Eddie MurphyEddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.
Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg
E37
Dr. 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.
Ice Cube
E38
Ice CubeFab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.
N.W.A.
E39
N.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'".
Naughty By Nature
E40
Naughty By NatureEd Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.
Tupac And John Singleton
E41
Tupac And John SingletonEd Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.
MC Hammer
E42
MC Hammer
Slick Rick
E43
Slick RickFab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.
3 Times Dope
E44
3 Times DopeFab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.
LL Cool J
E45
LL 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".
2 Live Crew
E46
2 Live CrewEd Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.
Big Daddy Kane
E47
Big Daddy KaneFab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music.
Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff
E48
Will 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.
Geto Boys
E49
Geto BoysFab 5 Freddy visits Houston to interview the Geto Boys about living in the Fifth Ward, their music, and Rap-A-Lot records.
Kid Frost
E50
Kid 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.
