Yo! MTV Raps
(1988)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 1
Kid Frost
Episode 50 - 9-28-1990
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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Geto Boys
Episode 49 - 11-15-1991
Fab 5 Freddy visits Houston to interview the Geto Boys about living in the Fifth Ward, their music, and Rap-A-Lot records.
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Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff
Episode 48 - 10-28-1988
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.
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Big Daddy Kane
Episode 47 - 1-26-1990
Fab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music.
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2 Live Crew
Episode 46 - 12-24-1989
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.
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LL Cool J
Episode 45 - 10-14-1988
LL Cool J and his mom host Fab 5 Freddy at their home. They discuss Blondie's "Rapture" video and "Going Back to Cali".
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3 Times Dope
Episode 44 - 9-05-1989
Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.
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Slick Rick
Episode 43 - 1-27-1989
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.
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MC Hammer
Episode 42 - 3-10-1989
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Tupac And John Singleton
Episode 41 - 6-15-1993
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.
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Naughty By Nature
Episode 40 - 10-03-1991
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.
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N.W.A.
Episode 39 - 10-19-1990
Fab 5 Freddy interviews the members of N.W.A. behind-the-scenes of their new music video for "100 Miles and Runnin'".
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Ice Cube
Episode 38 - 9-07-1990
Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.
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Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg
Episode 37 - 4-29-1993
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.
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Eddie Murphy
Episode 36 - 6-25-1992
Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.
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Beastie Boys
Episode 35 - 11-14-1989
Fab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the address where they started their career.
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Mel Gibson
Episode 34 - 5-25-1995
Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.
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Mike Tyson
Episode 33 - 3-08-1991
Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.
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A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes
Episode 32 - 3-27-1992
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.
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Shaq
Episode 31 - 8-04-1992
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.
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Das EFX
Episode 30 - 12-02-1993
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.
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Supercat
Episode 29 - 9-04-1992
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.
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Wu-Tang Clan
Episode 28 - 1-20-1994
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.
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Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys
Episode 27 - 11-14-1991
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Bad Boy Entertainment
Episode 26 - 1-27-1995
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Sean "Puffy" Combs about his history and Bad Boy Entertainment, and interviews The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack.
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Mary J. Blige
Episode 25 - 9-10-1992
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.
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Nas
Episode 24 - 6-02-1994
Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.
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Cypress Hill
Episode 23 - 11-01-1991
Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.
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Yo! 3rd Anniversary
Episode 22 - 10-04-1991
Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.
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Ed Lover Dance
Episode 21 - 2-04-1992
Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.
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House Of Pain
Episode 20 - 6-25-1992
T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.
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Yo! Ladies Night
Episode 19 - 6-25-1997
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.
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Salt-N-Pepa
Episode 18 - 2-06-1992
Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.
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The Last Show
Episode 17 - 8-18-1995
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.
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Eric B. & Rakim
Episode 16 - 1-16-1992
Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.
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Lady Of Rage
Episode 15 - 7-29-1994
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.
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Smokin Joe Wilcox
Episode 14 - 3-03-1992
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.
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KRS-One
Episode 13 - 9-13-1992
KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.
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The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute
Episode 12 - 3-12-1997
Clips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.
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Heavy D
Episode 11 - 3-04-1992
Heavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.
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2Pac
Episode 10 - 2-11-1993
Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.
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Public Enemy
Episode 9 - 9-26-1991
The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.
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James Brown
Episode 8 - 8-25-1991
James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy
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Kris Kross
Episode 7 - 9-02-1993
Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
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De La Soul
Episode 6 - 1-13-1994
Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.
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Live From Spring Break 1990
Episode 5 - 3-16-1990
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.
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Queen Latifah
Episode 4 - 9-22-1989
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.
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Sir Mix-A-Lot
Episode 3 - 3-05-1992
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.
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N.W.A.
Episode 2 - 4-07-1989
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989
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Run-D.M.C.
Episode 1 - 9-21-1988
Run-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of Yo! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists. Air Date: Sep 21, 1988
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