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Season 1

  • S01E01 Run-D.M.C.

    • September 21, 1988
    • MTV

    Run-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of YO! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists.

  • S01E02 N.W.A.

    • April 7, 1989
    • MTV

    Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach.

  • S01E03 Sir Mix-a-Lot

    • March 5, 1992
    • MTV

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

  • S01E04 Queen Latifah

    • September 22, 1989
    • MTV

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

  • S01E05 Live From Spring Break 1990

    • March 16, 1990
    • MTV

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

  • S01E06 De La Soul

    • January 13, 1994
    • MTV

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

  • S01E07 Kris Kross

    • September 2, 1993
    • MTV

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

  • S01E08 James Brown

    • August 25, 1991
    • MTV

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

  • S01E09 Public Enemy

    • September 26, 1991
    • MTV

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

  • S01E10 2Pac

    • February 11, 1993
    • MTV

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

  • S01E11 Heavy D

    • March 4, 1992
    • MTV

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

  • S01E12 The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

    • March 12, 1997
    • MTV

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

  • S01E13 KRS One

    • September 13, 1992
    • MTV

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

  • S01E14 Smokin Joe Wilcox

    • March 3, 1992
    • MTV

    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.

  • S01E15 Lady of Rage

    • July 29, 1994
    • MTV

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

  • S01E16 Eric B. & Rakim

    • January 16, 1992
    • MTV

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

  • S01E17 The Last Show

    • August 18, 1995
    • MTV

    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.

  • S01E18 Salt-N-Pepa

    • February 6, 1992
    • MTV

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

  • S01E19 Yo! Ladies Night

    • June 25, 1997
    • MTV

    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.

  • S01E20 House of Pain

    • June 25, 1992
    • MTV

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

  • S01E21 Ed Lover Dance

    • February 4, 1992
    • MTV

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

  • S01E22 Yo! 3rd Anniversary

    • October 4, 1991
    • MTV

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

  • S01E23 Cypress Hill

    • November 1, 1991
    • MTV

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

  • S01E24 Nas

    • June 2, 1994
    • MTV

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

  • S01E25 Mary J. Blige

    • September 10, 1992
    • MTV

    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.

  • S01E26 Bad Boy Entertainment

    • January 27, 1995
    • MTV

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

  • S01E27 Run D.M.C. / Beastie Boys

    • November 14, 1991
    • MTV

    Doctor Dré begins the episode with the Beastie Boys, and Ed Lover brings out Run-D.M.C. who discuss their greatest hits album and legacy, and perform a freestyle rap live.

  • S01E28 Wu-Tang Clan

    • January 20, 1994
    • MTV

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

  • S01E29 Supercat

    • September 4, 1992
    • MTV

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

  • S01E30 Das EFX

    • December 2, 1993
    • MTV

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

  • S01E31 Shaq

    • August 4, 1992
    • MTV

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

  • S01E32 A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

    • March 27, 1992
    • MTV

    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.

  • S01E33 Mike Tyson

    • March 8, 1991
    • MTV

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

  • S01E34 Mel Gibson

    • May 25, 1995
    • MTV

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

  • S01E35 Beastie Boys

    • November 14, 1989
    • MTV

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

  • S01E36 Eddie Murphy

    • June 25, 1992
    • MTV

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

  • S01E37 Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

    • April 29, 1993
    • MTV

    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.

  • S01E38 Ice Cube

    • September 7, 1990
    • MTV

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

  • S01E39 N.W.A.

    • October 19, 1990
    • MTV

    Fab 5 Freddy interviews the members of N.W.A. behind-the-scenes of their new music video for "100 Miles and Runnin'".

  • S01E40 Naughty By Nature

    • October 3, 1991
    • MTV

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

  • S01E41 Tupac and John Singleton

    • July 15, 1993
    • MTV

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

  • S01E42 MC Hammer

    • March 10, 1989
    • MTV

    Fab 5 Freddy visits the Phil Black Dance Studio in Manhattan to talk with MC Hammer and Oaktown's 357.

  • S01E43 Slick Rick

    • January 27, 1989
    • MTV

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

  • S01E44 3 Times Dope

    • September 5, 1989
    • MTV

    Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.

  • S01E45 LL Cool J

    • October 14, 1988
    • MTV

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

  • S01E46 2 Live Crew

    • December 24, 1989
    • MTV

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

  • S01E47 Big Daddy Kane

    • January 26, 1990
    • MTV

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

  • S01E48 Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

    • October 28, 1988
    • MTV

    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.

  • S01E49 Geto Boys

    • November 15, 1991
    • MTV

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

  • S01E50 Kid Frost

    • September 28, 1990
    • MTV

    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.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Peace Weekend

    Peace Weekend. Fab 5 Freddy meets with Michael Concepcion and the artists involved in the West Coast Rap All Stars to discuss their anti-gang violence project.

  • S02E02 Ode to the Cornball

    Ed Lover and Doctor Dre hang out in the studio for Poetry Day.

  • S02E03 Roxanne Shante

    Ed Lover and Doctor Dre hang out with Shante.

  • S02E04 National Beef Day

    Doctor Dre and Ed Lover air their greivances on today's show.

  • S02E05 Countdown with N.W.A

    Ed Lover and Doctor Dre countdown the top 10 videos with N.W.A.

  • S02E06 Lunch With N.W.A

    Ed and Dre try to go get chicken with N.W.A.

  • S02E07 MLK Day With Chuck D

    Chuck D joins Ed and Dre to honor Dr. Martin Luther King and talk about the war in Kuwait.

  • S02E08 K9- Posse

    Fab 5 Freddy interviews K-9 Posse and shows videos of other new artists. Debut of De La Soul.

  • S02E09 Fan Mail

    Ed Lover and Doctor Dre read fan mail.

  • S02E10 T-Money

    Ed Lover and T-Money compete to be the world champion of checkers.

  • S02E11 Heavy D and The Boyz

    Fab 5 Freddy joins Heavy D and the Boyz for a basketball game in Mount Vernon.

  • S02E12 1992 Year in Hip Hop

    Fab 5 Freddy takes us back through 1992 with music videos and the prominent artists of the year.

  • S02E13 Public Enemy Week

    Ed Lover and Doctor Dre hang with Chuck D and Terminator X on Public Enemy Week.

  • S02E14 KRS-One and Chuck D

    Ed Lover and Doctor Dre hang with Chuck D and Terminator X of Public Enemy.

  • S02E15 Common Sense

    Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with Common Sense in Chicago.

  • S02E16 Bobbito and Stretch Armstrong

    Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito.

  • S02E17 New York

    Fab 5 freddy hangs out with Pete Rock & CL Smooth at Times Square talking about their career.

  • S02E18 Sumfest Jamaica '94

    Fab 5 Freddy hangs out at Summerfest in Montego Bay in Jamaica.

  • S02E19 New Kids On The Block

    Ed and Dre hang with Donnie Wahlberg of The New Kids on the Block.

  • S02E20 Aunt Francine

    Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are joined by Aunt Francine (T-Money), who claims to be pregnant with Ed's child.

  • S02E21 Magic Johnson

    Ed and Dre hang out in the studio and celebrate the return of Magic Johnson to the Lakers.

  • S02E22 N.W.A

    NWA and Eazy-E Performing Eazy-er Said Than Dunn Live.

  • S02E23 OutKast

    Ed Lover hangs out with OutKast.

  • S02E24 Tone Loc

    Fab 5 Freddy hangs with Tone Loc and other guests at Tone's party.

  • S02E25 Kool Moe Dee

    Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with Kool Moe Dee.

  • SPECIAL 0x1 Tape 1 - 1991