Aired: 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
Aired: 4/7/1989
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989
Aired: 3/5/1992
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.
Aired: 9/22/1989
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.
Aired: 3/16/1990
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.
Aired: 1/13/1994
Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.
Aired: 9/2/1993
Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
Aired: 8/25/1991
James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy
Aired: 9/26/1991
The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.
Aired: 2/11/1993
Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.
Aired: 3/4/1992
Heavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live.
Aired: 3/12/1997
Clips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.
Aired: 9/13/1992
KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.
Aired: 3/3/1992
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.
Aired: 7/29/1994
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.
Aired: 1/16/1992
Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.
Aired: 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.
Aired: 2/6/1992
Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.
Aired: 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.
Aired: 6/25/1992
T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.
Aired: 2/4/1992
Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.
Aired: 10/4/1991
Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.
Aired: 11/1/1991
Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.
Aired: 6/2/1994
Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.
Aired: 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.
Aired: 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.
Aired: 11/14/1991
Aired: 1/20/1994
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.
Aired: 9/4/1992
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.
Aired: 12/2/1993
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.
Aired: 8/4/1992
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.
Aired: 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.
Aired: 3/8/1991
Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career.
Aired: 5/25/1995
Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.
Aired: 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.
Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.
Aired: 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.
Aired: 9/7/1990
Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.
Aired: 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'".
Aired: 10/3/1991
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.
Aired: 6/15/1993
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.
Aired: 3/10/1989
Aired: 1/27/1989
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.
Aired: 9/5/1989
Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.
Aired: 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".
Aired: 12/24/1989
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.
Aired: 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.
Aired: 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.
Aired: 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.
Aired: 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.