21st Sep 1988

Run-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of Yo! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists. Air Date: Sep 21, 1988

7th Apr 1989

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

5th Mar 1992

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

22nd Sep 1989

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

16th Mar 1990

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

13th Jan 1994

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

2nd Sep 1993

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

25th Aug 1991

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

26th Sep 1991

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

11th Feb 1993

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

4th Mar 1992

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

12th Mar 1997

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

13th Sep 1992

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

3rd Mar 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.

29th Jul 1994

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

16th Jan 1992

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

18th Aug 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.

6th Feb 1992

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

25th Jun 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.

25th Jun 1992

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

4th Feb 1992

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

4th Oct 1991

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

1st Nov 1991

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

2nd Jun 1994

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

10th Sep 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.

27th Jan 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.

14th Nov 1991

20th Jan 1994

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

4th Sep 1992

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

2nd Dec 1993

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

4th Aug 1992

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

27th Mar 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.

8th Mar 1991

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

25th May 1995

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

14th Nov 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.

25th Jun 1992

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

29th Apr 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.

7th Sep 1990

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

19th Oct 1990

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

3rd Oct 1991

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

15th Jun 1993

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

10th Mar 1989

27th Jan 1989

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

5th Sep 1989

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

14th Oct 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".

24th Dec 1989

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

26th Jan 1990

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

28th Oct 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.

15th Nov 1991

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

28th Sep 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.