Season 1

1. 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

1988-09-21 • 44 min

2. N.W.A.

Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989

1989-04-07 • 43 min

3. Sir Mix-A-Lot

Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.

1992-03-05 • 26 min

4. Queen Latifah

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.

1989-09-22 • 52 min

5. Live From Spring Break 1990

Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.

1990-03-16 • 52 min

6. De La Soul

Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.

1994-01-13 • 44 min

7. Kris Kross

Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.

1993-09-02 • 38 min

8. James Brown

James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy

1991-08-25 • 25 min

9. Public Enemy

The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.

1991-09-26 • 28 min

10. 2Pac

Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.

1993-02-11 • 37 min

11. Heavy D

Heavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.

1992-03-04 • 23 min

12. The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

Clips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.

1997-03-12 • 27 min

13. KRS-One

KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.

1992-09-13 • 27 min

14. Smokin Joe Wilcox

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.

1992-03-03 • 23 min

15. Lady Of Rage

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.

1994-07-29 • 52 min

16. Eric B. & Rakim

Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.

1992-01-16 • 28 min

17. The Last Show

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.

1995-08-18 • 39 min

18. Salt-N-Pepa

Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.

1992-02-06 • 24 min

19. Yo! Ladies Night

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.

1997-06-25 • 27 min

20. House Of Pain

T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.

1992-06-25 • 22 min

21. Ed Lover Dance

Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.

1992-02-04 • 21 min

22. Yo! 3rd Anniversary

Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.

1991-10-04 • 49 min

23. Cypress Hill

Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.

1991-11-01 • 36 min

24. Nas

Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.

1994-06-02 • 39 min

25. Mary J. Blige

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.

1992-09-10 • 25 min

26. Bad Boy Entertainment

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Sean "Puffy" Combs about his history and Bad Boy Entertainment, and interviews The Notorious B.I.G. and Craig Mack.

1995-01-27 • 39 min

27. Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys

1991-11-14 • 22 min

28. Wu-Tang Clan

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.

1994-01-20 • 35 min

29. Supercat

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.

1992-09-04 • 33 min

30. Das EFX

Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.

1993-12-02 • 35 min

31. Shaq

Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.

1992-08-04 • 35 min

32. A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

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.

1992-03-27 • 45 min

33. Mike Tyson

Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.

1991-03-08 • 43 min

34. Mel Gibson

Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.

1995-05-25 • 22 min

35. Beastie Boys

Fab 5 Freddy is in NYC's Chinatown with Beastie Boys discussing their roots, the neighborhood, and the address where they started their career.

1989-11-14 • 29 min

36. Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.

1992-06-25 • 24 min

37. Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

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.

1993-04-29 • 41 min

38. Ice Cube

Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.

1990-09-07 • 32 min

39. 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'".

1990-10-19 • 32 min

40. Naughty By Nature

Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.

1991-10-03 • 26 min

41. Tupac And John Singleton

Ed Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.

1993-06-15 • 57 min

42. MC Hammer

1989-03-10 • 29 min

43. Slick Rick

Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.

1989-01-27 • 30 min

44. 3 Times Dope

Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.

1989-09-05 • 35 min

45. LL Cool J

LL Cool J and his mom host Fab 5 Freddy at their home. They discuss Blondie's "Rapture" video and "Going Back to Cali".

1988-10-14 • 16 min

46. 2 Live Crew

Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.

1989-12-24 • 17 min

47. Big Daddy Kane

Fab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music.

1990-01-26 • 30 min

48. Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

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.

1988-10-28 • 21 min

49. Geto Boys

Fab 5 Freddy visits Houston to interview the Geto Boys about living in the Fifth Ward, their music, and Rap-A-Lot records.

1991-11-15 • 43 min

50. Kid Frost

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.

1990-09-28 • 33 min