10 Most Memorable Moments From 'Yo! MTV Raps'
Top 10 Most Memorable Moments From ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
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1. Fab 5 Freddy interviews The Fresh Prince & DJ Jazzy Jeff at the "Boycott The Grammys" (1989)
Several Rap artists during the 1989 Grammy Awards decided to boycott due to the Recording Academy’s decision to not televise the rap category during the main award show.
2. Interviews with the Ladies of Hip-Hop
3. Interview with Tupac and John Singleton Where Tupac Calls Out The Hughes Brothers (1993)
4. Showcasing Public Enemy's Controversial "By The Time I Get To Arizona" Music Video
The video was eventually pulled from MTV’s rotation shortly after its release.
5. Introducing Wu-Tang Clan (1993)
“Yo! MTV Raps” was instrumental in introducing Wu-Tang Clan to the masses, showcasing the group’s unique style and flow to audiences unfamiliar with them back then.
6. The Ed Lover Dance
7. Fab 5 Freddy with Tupac, Coolio, Mack 10, MC Breed & Wino in LA (1993)
8. Fab 5 Freddy Talks With Spike Lee About "Mo' Better Blues" & Freedom Of Speech (1990)
9. Fab 5 Freddy with N.W.A. In Compton (1991)
10. Run DMC's Performance That Birthed Live Fridays (1991)
Top 10 Most Memorable Moments From ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ was originally published on hiphopnc.com
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