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Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

Plot: 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
Release Date: Thursday, June 7 2012
12 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Fab 5 FreddyFab 5 Freddy. Fab 5 Freddy was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Doctor DréDoctor Dré. Doctor Dré was 48 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 05 1963
Portrait of Ed LoverEd Lover. Ed Lover was 49 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 12 1963
Portrait of Moses EdinboroughMoses Edinborough. Moses Edinborough was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Todd-1Todd-1. Todd-1 was 42 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, May 24 1970 –
Died: Tue, Jul 16 2019
Portrait of QuestloveQuestlove. Questlove was 41 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 20 1971
Portrait of Darryl 'DMC' McDanielsDarryl 'DMC' McDaniels. Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels was 48 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, May 31 1964
Portrait of Bill AdlerBill Adler. Bill Adler was 60 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 18 1951
Portrait of TreachTreach. Treach was 41 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 02 1970
Portrait of Christopher ReidChristopher Reid. Christopher Reid was 48 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 05 1964
Portrait of Mark 'DJ Wiz' EastmondMark 'DJ Wiz' Eastmond. Mark 'DJ Wiz' Eastmond was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of RakimRakim. Rakim was 45 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 28 1967
Portrait of Big Daddy KaneBig Daddy Kane. Big Daddy Kane was 43 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 10 1968
Portrait of Dan CharnasDan Charnas. Dan Charnas was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Peter DoughertyPeter Dougherty. Peter Dougherty was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Doug HerzogDoug Herzog. Doug Herzog was 52 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 16 1959
Portrait of Big BoiBig Boi. Big Boi was 37 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 01 1975
Portrait of Rozonda 'Chilli' ThomasRozonda 'Chilli' Thomas. Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas was 41 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 27 1971
Portrait of Joe PerotaJoe Perota. Joe Perota was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Angela YeeAngela Yee. Angela Yee was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of T-MoneyT-Money. T-Money was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert "E.S.T." WallerRobert "E.S.T." Waller. Robert "E.S.T." Waller was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Angela CarbonettiAngela Carbonetti. Angela Carbonetti was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Miss InfoMiss Info. Miss Info was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nelson GeorgeNelson George. Nelson George was 54 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 01 1957
Portrait of Elliott WilsonElliott Wilson. Elliott Wilson was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sheri HowellSheri Howell. Sheri Howell was 48 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, May 17 1964
Portrait of Parrish "PMD" SmithParrish "PMD" Smith. Parrish "PMD" Smith was 44 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, May 13 1968
Portrait of Ted DemmeTed Demme. Ted Demme would have been no older than 38 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 26 1963 –
Died: Sun, Jan 13 2002
Portrait of Will SmithWill Smith. Will Smith was 43 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 25 1968
Portrait of DJ Jazzy JeffDJ Jazzy Jeff. DJ Jazzy Jeff was 47 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 15 1965
Portrait of Martha QuinnMartha Quinn. Martha Quinn was 53 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Mon, May 11 1959
Portrait of Cheryl 'Salt' JamesCheryl 'Salt' James. Cheryl 'Salt' James was 46 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 28 1966
Portrait of Sandra 'Pepa' DentonSandra 'Pepa' Denton. Sandra 'Pepa' Denton was 42 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 11 1969
Portrait of LL Cool JLL Cool J. LL Cool J was 44 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 14 1968
Portrait of Malcolm S. ForbesMalcolm S. Forbes. Malcolm S. Forbes was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Little RichardLittle Richard. Little Richard was 79 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 05 1932 –
Died: Sat, May 09 2020
Portrait of Flavor FlavFlavor Flav. Flavor Flav was 53 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 16 1959
Portrait of Chuck DChuck D. Chuck D was 51 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 01 1960
Portrait of Biz MarkieBiz Markie. Biz Markie was 48 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 08 1964 –
Died: Fri, Jul 16 2021
Portrait of Tupac ShakurTupac Shakur. Tupac Shakur would have been no older than 25 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 16 1971 –
Died: Fri, Sep 13 1996
Portrait of Queen LatifahQueen Latifah. Queen Latifah was 42 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 18 1970
Portrait of ScarfaceScarface. Scarface was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bushwick BillBushwick Bill. Bushwick Bill was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ice CubeIce Cube. Ice Cube was 42 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Jun 15 1969
Portrait of Eazy-EEazy-E. Eazy-E would have been no older than 31 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 07 1963 –
Died: Sun, Mar 26 1995
Portrait of Dr. DreDr. Dre. Dr. Dre was 47 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 18 1965
Portrait of MC RenMC Ren. MC Ren was 42 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 16 1969
Portrait of DJ YellaDJ Yella. DJ Yella was 44 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 11 1967
Portrait of Ice-TIce-T. Ice-T was 54 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 16 1958
Portrait of Mike TysonMike Tyson. Mike Tyson was 45 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 30 1966
Portrait of Eric B.Eric B.. Eric B. was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tionne 'T-Boz' WatkinsTionne 'T-Boz' Watkins. Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins was 42 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 26 1970
Portrait of Lisa 'Left Eye' LopesLisa 'Left Eye' Lopes. Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes would have been no older than 30 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Thu, May 27 1971 –
Died: Thu, Apr 25 2002
Portrait of Mary J. BligeMary J. Blige. Mary J. Blige was 41 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 11 1971
Portrait of Chubb RockChubb Rock. Chubb Rock was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kurt LoderKurt Loder. Kurt Loder was 67 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, May 05 1945
Portrait of The Notorious B.I.G.The Notorious B.I.G.. The Notorious B.I.G. would have been no older than 24 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Sun, May 21 1972 –
Died: Sun, Mar 09 1997
Portrait of Snoop DoggSnoop Dogg. Snoop Dogg was 40 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 20 1971
Portrait of KRS-OneKRS-One. KRS-One was 46 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 20 1965
Portrait of RedmanRedman. Redman was 42 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 17 1970
Portrait of Method ManMethod Man. Method Man was 41 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 02 1971
Portrait of MC DelightMC Delight. MC Delight was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jermaine DupriJermaine Dupri. Jermaine Dupri was 39 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 23 1972
Portrait of Da BratDa Brat. Da Brat was 38 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 14 1974
Portrait of Dennis HopperDennis Hopper. Dennis Hopper would have been no older than 74 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Sun, May 17 1936 –
Died: Sat, May 29 2010
Portrait of Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'Neal. Shaquille O'Neal was 40 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 06 1972
Portrait of Spike LeeSpike Lee. Spike Lee was 55 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 20 1957
Portrait of Jada Pinkett SmithJada Pinkett Smith. Jada Pinkett Smith was 40 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 18 1971
Portrait of Eddie MurphyEddie Murphy. Eddie Murphy was 51 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 03 1961
Portrait of Bill CosbyBill Cosby. Bill Cosby was 74 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 12 1937
Portrait of Mel GibsonMel Gibson. Mel Gibson was 56 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 03 1956
Portrait of James BrownJames Brown. James Brown would have been no older than 73 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Wed, May 03 1933 –
Died: Mon, Dec 25 2006
Portrait of Don KingDon King. Don King was 80 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 20 1931
Portrait of Adam YauchAdam Yauch. Adam Yauch would have been no older than 47 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 05 1964 –
Died: Fri, May 04 2012
Portrait of Adam HorovitzAdam Horovitz. Adam Horovitz was 45 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 31 1966
Portrait of Michael DiamondMichael Diamond. Michael Diamond was 46 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 20 1965
Portrait of Q-TipQ-Tip. Q-Tip was 42 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 10 1970
Portrait of Phife DawgPhife Dawg. Phife Dawg was 41 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 20 1970 –
Died: Tue, Mar 22 2016
Portrait of Ali Shaheed MuhammadAli Shaheed Muhammad. Ali Shaheed Muhammad was 41 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 11 1970
Portrait of B-RealB-Real. B-Real was 42 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Jun 02 1970
Portrait of Sen DogSen Dog. Sen Dog was 46 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 20 1965
Portrait of DJ MuggsDJ Muggs. DJ Muggs was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tariq TrotterTariq Trotter. Tariq Trotter was 40 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 03 1971
Portrait of Malik Abdul-BasitMalik Abdul-Basit. Malik Abdul-Basit was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of DJ SkribbleDJ Skribble. DJ Skribble was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fresh Kid IceFresh Kid Ice. Fresh Kid Ice was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Luther CampbellLuther Campbell. Luther Campbell was 51 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 22 1960
Portrait of Kid FrostKid Frost. Kid Frost was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Slick RickSlick Rick. Slick Rick was 47 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 14 1965

Crew

Portrait of Mimi AdamsMimi Adams. Mimi Adams was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Director, Supervising Producer, Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rebecca TeranRebecca Teran. Rebecca Teran was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lauren LazinLauren Lazin. Lauren Lazin was 51 in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 04 1960
Portrait of Gillian ApplebyGillian Appleby. Gillian Appleby was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fab 5 FreddyFab 5 Freddy. Fab 5 Freddy was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Consulting Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jeremy KesslerJeremy Kessler. Jeremy Kessler was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Flynn McCaffreyFlynn McCaffrey. Flynn McCaffrey was >> in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday