Yo! MTV Raps was a groundbreaking two-hour hip-hop video show that helped bring rap music to the mainstream. It first aired on MTV Europe in 1987 and later debuted in the U.S. in August 1988, running until August 1995. The program featured a dynamic mix of rap music videos, artist interviews, and in-studio performances that showcased the culture in real time. The U.S. edition was originally hosted by #Fab5Freddy, before #DoctorDré and #EdLover took over as weekday hosts, bringing their own flavor and humor to the show. The iconic series came to an end on August 17, 1995, going out with a legendary freestyle cypher. Hip-hop heavyweights including #Rakim, KRS-One, #Redman, #MethodMan, #SpecialEd, #ErickSermon, #ChubbRock, and #CraigMack lit up the finale, cementing the show's place in rap history.