Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

Release Date: 2012-06-07

Runtime: 42

Languages: English

Rating: 5

Votes: 2

Genres: Documentary | Music

Director: Mimi Adams

Description: A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV Raps" premiered on August 6, 1988 with hosts Fab 5 F...A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV Raps" premiered on August 6, 1988 with hosts Fab 5 Freddy, Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and shaped the careers of many of today’s hip hop superstars, while simultaneously making groundbreaking strides in introducing hip hop to the mainstream.Read More

Production Companies:

VH1 Productions