YO!: The Story of Yo! MTV Raps

Last night VH1 showed their documentary revolving around the story of Yo! MTV Raps. Luckily for any

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Last night VH1 showed their documentary revolving around the story of Yo! MTV Raps. Luckily for any who may have missed the original airing, the video has now surfaced online for fans to enjoy. Learn the story behind MTV’s first ever hip-hop show, how it broke down barriers by going against The Grammys, and helped put hip-hop into the forefront. Featuring Fab 5 Freddie, Ed Lover, Doctor Dre, and a number of hip-hop artists who have made cameos throughout the show’s run, check out the full video up above and let us know what you think.

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