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Yo! MTV Raps Season 1

September. 21,1988

7.5

TV-14

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Yo! MTV Raps

Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.

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1988 / TV-14

Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.

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Yo! MTV Raps Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 50 - Kid Frost

First Aired: September. 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.

Episode 49 - Geto Boys

First Aired: November. 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.

Episode 48 - Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

First Aired: October. 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.

Episode 47 - Big Daddy Kane

First Aired: January. 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.

Episode 46 - 2 Live Crew

First Aired: December. 24,1989

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

Episode 45 - LL Cool J

First Aired: October. 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".

Episode 44 - 3 Times Dope

First Aired: September. 05,1989

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

Episode 43 - Slick Rick

First Aired: January. 27,1989

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

Episode 42 - MC Hammer

First Aired: March. 10,1989

Episode 41 - Tupac And John Singleton

First Aired: June. 15,1993

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

Episode 40 - Naughty By Nature

First Aired: October. 03,1991

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

Episode 39 - N.W.A.

First Aired: October. 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'".

Episode 38 - Ice Cube

First Aired: September. 07,1990

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

Episode 37 - Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

First Aired: April. 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.

Episode 36 - Eddie Murphy

First Aired: June. 25,1992

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

Episode 35 - Beastie Boys

First Aired: November. 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.

Episode 34 - Mel Gibson

First Aired: May. 25,1995

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

Episode 33 - Mike Tyson

First Aired: March. 08,1991

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

Episode 32 - A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

First Aired: March. 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.

Episode 31 - Shaq

First Aired: August. 04,1992

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

Episode 30 - Das EFX

First Aired: December. 02,1993

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

Episode 29 - Supercat

First Aired: September. 04,1992

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

Episode 28 - Wu-Tang Clan

First Aired: January. 20,1994

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

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

First Aired: November. 14,1991

Episode 26 - Bad Boy Entertainment

First Aired: January. 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.

Episode 25 - Mary J. Blige

First Aired: September. 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.

Episode 24 - Nas

First Aired: June. 02,1994

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

Episode 23 - Cypress Hill

First Aired: November. 01,1991

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

Episode 22 - Yo! 3rd Anniversary

First Aired: October. 04,1991

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

Episode 21 - Ed Lover Dance

First Aired: February. 04,1992

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

Episode 20 - House Of Pain

First Aired: June. 25,1992

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

Episode 19 - Yo! Ladies Night

First Aired: June. 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.

Episode 18 - Salt-N-Pepa

First Aired: February. 06,1992

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

Episode 17 - The Last Show

First Aired: August. 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.

Episode 16 - Eric B. & Rakim

First Aired: January. 16,1992

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

Episode 15 - Lady Of Rage

First Aired: July. 29,1994

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

Episode 14 - Smokin Joe Wilcox

First Aired: March. 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.