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  Run-D.M.C.

  Season 1 Episode 1 - 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

  Director: Unknown

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  N.W.A.

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/7/1989

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Sir Mix-A-Lot

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/5/1992

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

  Director: Unknown

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  Queen Latifah

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/22/1989

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

  Director: Unknown

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  Live From Spring Break 1990

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/16/1990

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

  Director: Unknown

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  De La Soul

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 1/13/1994

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Kris Kross

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/2/1993

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

  Director: Unknown

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  James Brown

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/25/1991

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

  Director: Unknown

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  Public Enemy

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/26/1991

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

  Director: Unknown

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  2Pac

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/11/1993

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

  Director: Unknown

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  Heavy D

  Season 1 Episode 11 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  The Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

  Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/12/1997

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

  Director: Unknown

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  KRS-One

  Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/13/1992

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

  Director: Unknown

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  Smokin Joe Wilcox

  Season 1 Episode 14 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Lady Of Rage

  Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/29/1994

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

  Director: Unknown

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  Eric B. & Rakim

  Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 1/16/1992

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  The Last Show

  Season 1 Episode 17 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Salt-N-Pepa

  Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/6/1992

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

  Director: Unknown

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  Yo! Ladies Night

  Season 1 Episode 19 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

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  House Of Pain

  Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 6/25/1992

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Ed Lover Dance

  Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 2/4/1992

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Yo! 3rd Anniversary

  Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 10/4/1991

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Cypress Hill

  Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 11/1/1991

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

  Director: Unknown

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  Nas

  Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 6/2/1994

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Mary J. Blige

  Season 1 Episode 25 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Bad Boy Entertainment

  Season 1 Episode 26 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Run-D.M.C./Beastie Boys

  Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 11/14/1991

  No description available

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Wu-Tang Clan

  Season 1 Episode 28 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Supercat

  Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 9/4/1992

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Das EFX

  Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 12/2/1993

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Shaq

  Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 8/4/1992

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  A Tribe Called Quest Behind The Scenes

  Season 1 Episode 32 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Mike Tyson

  Season 1 Episode 33 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Mel Gibson

  Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 5/25/1995

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

  Director: Unknown

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  Beastie Boys

  Season 1 Episode 35 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Eddie Murphy

  Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 6/25/1992

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

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

  Season 1 Episode 37 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Ice Cube

  Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 9/7/1990

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

  Director: Unknown

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  N.W.A.

  Season 1 Episode 39 - 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'".

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Naughty By Nature

  Season 1 Episode 40 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Tupac And John Singleton

  Season 1 Episode 41 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  MC Hammer

  Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 3/10/1989

  No description available

  Director: Unknown

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  Slick Rick

  Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 1/27/1989

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

  Director: Unknown

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  3 Times Dope

  Season 1 Episode 44 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  LL Cool J

  Season 1 Episode 45 - 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".

  Director: Unknown

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  2 Live Crew

  Season 1 Episode 46 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

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  Big Daddy Kane

  Season 1 Episode 47 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

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  Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff

  Season 1 Episode 48 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Geto Boys

  Season 1 Episode 49 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  Kid Frost

  Season 1 Episode 50 - 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.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown