Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Originally released in 2012. Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ is a documentary/music film. directed by Mimi Adams. At just 42 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fab 5 Freddy, Doctor Dré, and Ed Lover
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 42m
42 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- VH1 Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ about?
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 ...
Who directed Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’?
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ was directed by Mimi Adams.
How long is Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’?
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ has a runtime of 0 hours and 42 minutes (42 minutes total).
When was Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ released?
Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ was released on June 7, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’?
The main cast of Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ includes Fab 5 Freddy, Doctor Dré, Ed Lover, Moses Edinborough, Todd-1.