Season 1

E1. Run-D.M.C.

Sep 21, 1988 · 44m

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

E2. N.W.A.

Apr 7, 1989 · 43m

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

E3. Sir Mix-A-Lot

Mar 5, 1992 · 26m

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

E4. Queen Latifah

Sep 22, 1989 · 52m

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

E5. Live From Spring Break 1990

Mar 16, 1990 · 52m

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

E6. De La Soul

Jan 13, 1994 · 44m

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

E7. Kris Kross

Sep 2, 1993 · 38m

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

E8. James Brown

Aug 25, 1991 · 25m

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

E9. Public Enemy

Sep 26, 1991 · 28m

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

E10. 2Pac

Feb 11, 1993 · 37m

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

E11. Heavy D

Mar 4, 1992 · 23m

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

E12. The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

Mar 12, 1997 · 27m

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

E13. KRS-One

Sep 13, 1992 · 27m

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

E14. Smokin Joe Wilcox

Mar 3, 1992 · 23m

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.

E15. Lady Of Rage

Jul 29, 1994 · 52m

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

E16. Eric B. & Rakim

Jan 16, 1992 · 28m

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

E17. The Last Show

Aug 18, 1995 · 39m

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.

E18. Salt-N-Pepa

Feb 6, 1992 · 24m

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

E19. Yo! Ladies Night

Jun 25, 1997 · 27m

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.

E20. House Of Pain

Jun 25, 1992 · 22m

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

E21. Ed Lover Dance

Feb 4, 1992 · 21m

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

E22. Yo! 3rd Anniversary

Oct 4, 1991 · 49m

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

E23. Cypress Hill

Nov 1, 1991 · 36m

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

E24. Nas

Jun 2, 1994 · 39m

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

E25. Mary J. Blige

Sep 10, 1992 · 25m

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.

E26. Bad Boy Entertainment

Jan 27, 1995 · 39m

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

E27. Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys

Nov 14, 1991 · 22m

E28. Wu-Tang Clan

Jan 20, 1994 · 35m

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

E29. Supercat

Sep 4, 1992 · 33m

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

E30. Das EFX

Dec 2, 1993 · 35m

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