Yo! MTV Raps (1988)
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Ed Lover as Self
Episodes 50
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
Read MoreWill 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.
Read MoreSlick Rick
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.
Read MoreMC Hammer
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3 Times Dope
Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.
Read MoreQueen Latifah
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.
Read MoreBeastie 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.
Read More2 Live Crew
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.
Read MoreBig 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.
Read MoreLive From Spring Break 1990
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.
Read MoreMike Tyson
Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.
Read MoreJames Brown
James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy
Read MorePublic Enemy
The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.
Read MoreNaughty By Nature
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.
Read MoreYo! 3rd Anniversary
Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.
Read MoreCypress Hill
Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.
Read MoreRun-D.M.C./Beastie Boys
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Eric B. & Rakim
Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.
Read MoreEd Lover Dance
Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.
Read MoreSalt-N-Pepa
Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.
Read MoreSmokin 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.
Read MoreSir Mix-A-Lot
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreHouse Of Pain
T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.
Read MoreEddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.
Read MoreMary 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.
Read MoreDr. 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.
Read MoreTupac And John Singleton
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.
Read MoreKris Kross
Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
Read MoreDe La Soul
Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.
Read MoreWu-Tang Clan
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.
Read MoreLady Of Rage
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.
Read MoreBad 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.
Read MoreMel Gibson
Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreYo! 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.
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