Season 1

01 Run-D.M.C. Episode 121st September 1988 Run-D.M.C. hosts the first episode of Yo! MTV Raps and interviews several rap artists. Air Date: Sep 21, 1988 02 N.W.A. Episode 27th April 1989 Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989 03 Sir Mix-A-Lot Episode 35th March 1992 Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live. 04 Queen Latifah Episode 422nd September 1989 Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio. 05 Live From Spring Break 1990 Episode 516th March 1990 Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach. 06 De La Soul Episode 613th January 1994 Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap. 07 Kris Kross Episode 72nd September 1993 Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video. 08 James Brown Episode 825th August 1991 James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy 09 Public Enemy Episode 926th September 1991 The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live. 10 2Pac Episode 1011th February 1993 Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound. 11 Heavy D Episode 114th March 1992 Heavy D hangs out on set with Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and performs "You Can't See What I Can See" live. 12 The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute Episode 1212th March 1997 Clips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995. 13 KRS-One Episode 1313th September 1992 KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live. 14 Smokin Joe Wilcox Episode 143rd March 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. 15 Lady Of Rage Episode 1529th July 1994 Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC. 16 Eric B. & Rakim Episode 1616th January 1992 Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live. 17 The Last Show Episode 1718th August 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. 18 Salt-N-Pepa Episode 186th February 1992 Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live. 19 Yo! Ladies Night Episode 1925th June 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. 20 House Of Pain Episode 2025th June 1992 T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live. 21 Ed Lover Dance Episode 214th February 1992 Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance. 22 Yo! 3rd Anniversary Episode 224th October 1991 Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps. 23 Cypress Hill Episode 231st November 1991 Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square. 24 Nas Episode 242nd June 1994 Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio. 25 Mary J. Blige Episode 2510th September 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. 26 Bad Boy Entertainment Episode 2627th January 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. 27 Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys Episode 2714th November 1991 28 Wu-Tang Clan Episode 2820th January 1994 Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video. 29 Supercat Episode 294th September 1992 Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica. 30 Das EFX Episode 302nd December 1993 Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe. 31 Shaq Episode 314th August 1992 Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set. 32 A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes Episode 3227th March 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. 33 Mike Tyson Episode 338th March 1991 Fab 5 Freddy is in Las Vegas to interview Mike Tyson about rap music, growing up in Brooklyn, and his boxing career. 34 Mel Gibson Episode 3425th May 1995 Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance. 35 Beastie Boys Episode 3514th November 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. 36 Eddie Murphy Episode 3625th June 1992 Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album. 37 Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Episode 3729th April 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. 38 Ice Cube Episode 387th September 1990 Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects. 39 N.W.A. Episode 3919th October 1990 Fab 5 Freddy interviews the members of N.W.A. behind-the-scenes of their new music video for "100 Miles and Runnin'". 40 Naughty By Nature Episode 403rd October 1991 Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live. 41 Tupac And John Singleton Episode 4115th June 1993 Ed Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos. 42 MC Hammer Episode 4210th March 1989 43 Slick Rick Episode 4327th January 1989 Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick. 44 3 Times Dope Episode 445th September 1989 Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them. 45 LL Cool J Episode 4514th October 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". 46 2 Live Crew Episode 4624th December 1989 Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm. 47 Big Daddy Kane Episode 4726th January 1990 Fab 5 Freddy and Big Daddy Kane visit their old neighborhood in Bed-Stuy. Kane discusses his Brooklyn childhood, inspirations, and future music. 48 Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff Episode 4828th October 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. 49 Geto Boys Episode 4915th November 1991 Fab 5 Freddy visits Houston to interview the Geto Boys about living in the Fifth Ward, their music, and Rap-A-Lot records. 50 Kid Frost Episode 5028th September 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.