Yo! MTV Raps Episode Rating Graph
Sep 1988 - present
Sep 1988 - present
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Browse episode ratings trends for Yo! MTV Raps. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of Yo! MTV Raps's 50 episodes.
S1 Ep19
10.0
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.
S1 Ep12
10.0
12th Mar 1997
Clips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.
S1 Ep1
4.8
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
S1 Ep7
5.0
2nd Sep 1993
Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
S1 Ep1
4.8
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
S1 Ep2
8.5
7th Apr 1989
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out with N.W.A. around Compton and Venice Beach. Air Date: Apr 7, 1989
S1 Ep3
5th Mar 1992
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré interview Sir Mix-a-Lot who performs "One Time's Got No Case" live.
S1 Ep4
22nd Sep 1989
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Queen Latifah in The 45 King's studio.
S1 Ep5
16th Mar 1990
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré host live from Spring Break 1990 in Daytona Beach.
S1 Ep6
13th Jan 1994
Fab 5 Freddy interviews De La Soul about their music and the longevity of rap.
S1 Ep7
5.0
2nd Sep 1993
Ed Lover interviews Kris Kross on the set of their new music video.
S1 Ep8
25th Aug 1991
James Brown visits the new set of Yo! MTV Raps and discusses his music and legacy
S1 Ep9
26th Sep 1991
The members of Public Enemy fool around on set and perform "Can't Truss It" live.
S1 Ep10
11th Feb 1993
Fab 5 Freddy interviews 2Pac on the streets of LA before visiting Echo Sound.
S1 Ep11
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.
S1 Ep12
10.0
12th Mar 1997
Clips featuring The Notorious B.I.G. hosting the show with Lil Ceaser in 1996 and Craig Mack in 1995.
S1 Ep13
13th Sep 1992
KRS-One discusses their music and politics, and performs "We In There" live.
S1 Ep14
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.
S1 Ep15
29th Jul 1994
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Lady of Rage on a roof in NYC.
S1 Ep16
16th Jan 1992
Ed Lover interviews Eric B. about changes with Eric B. & Rakim, and they perform "Juice" live.
S1 Ep17
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.
S1 Ep18
6th Feb 1992
Salt-N-Pepa discuss their music and children, and perform "You Showed Me" live.
S1 Ep19
10.0
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.
S1 Ep20
25th Jun 1992
T Money interviews House of Pain, and they perform "Jump Around" live.
S1 Ep21
4th Feb 1992
Ed Lover teaches a class on how to properly do the Ed Lover dance.
S1 Ep22
4th Oct 1991
Fab 5 Freddy showcases past memorable moments on his 3rd anniversary episode of Yo! MTV Raps.
S1 Ep23
1st Nov 1991
Cypress Hill discusses their sound, name, and upcoming album with Fab 5 Freddy in Times Square.
S1 Ep24
2nd Jun 1994
Nas discusses his origins and creative process with Fab 5 Freddy in a music studio.
S1 Ep25
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.
S1 Ep26
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.
S1 Ep28
20th Jan 1994
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Wu-Tang Clan about their origins, style, and music on the set of their new music video.
S1 Ep29
4th Sep 1992
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Supercat about the dancehall genre and moving to America from Jamaica.
S1 Ep30
2nd Dec 1993
Fab 5 Freddy interviews Das EFX underground about their music, being authentic, and performing in Europe.
S1 Ep31
4th Aug 1992
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out with Shaquille O'Neal on set.
S1 Ep32
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.
S1 Ep33
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.
S1 Ep34
25th May 1995
Mel Gibson visits the set, and Blak Panta discusses his career and demonstrates his signature dance.
S1 Ep35
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.
S1 Ep36
25th Jun 1992
Eddie Murphy discusses his new movie 'Boomerang' and his 'Love's Alright' album.
S1 Ep37
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.
S1 Ep38
7th Sep 1990
Fab 5 Freddy visits Hollywood Blvd. and interviews Ice Cube about his music, leaving N.W.A., and upcoming projects.
S1 Ep39
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'".
S1 Ep40
3rd Oct 1991
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré hang out on set with Naughty By Nature who perform their song "O.P.P." live.
S1 Ep41
15th Jun 1993
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré talk with Tupac and John Singleton while counting down the week's top 10 rap videos.
S1 Ep43
27th Jan 1989
Fab 5 Freddy hangs out in the Diamond District of Manhattan with Slick Rick.
S1 Ep44
5th Sep 1989
Fab 5 Freddy visits iconic spots in Philly with 3 Times Dope, and several other local rappers meet up with them.
S1 Ep45
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".
S1 Ep46
24th Dec 1989
Ed Lover and Doctor Dré chill poolside in Miami with 2 Live Crew. Fab 5 Freddy stops by with L'Trimm.
S1 Ep47
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.
S1 Ep48
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.
S1 Ep49
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.
S1 Ep50
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.
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The first episode of Yo! MTV Raps aired on September 21, 1988.
The last episode of Yo! MTV Raps aired on June 25, 1997.
There are 50 episodes of Yo! MTV Raps.
There is one season of Yo! MTV Raps.
Yes.
Yo! MTV Raps is set to return for future episodes.