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Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

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Good to know

Director: Mimi Adams
Release date: 2012-06-07
Runtime: 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: VH1 Productions

About Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ is a 2012 movie in the Documentary and Music genres, directed by Mimi Adams, starring Fab 5 Freddy, Doctor Dré and Ed Lover. It has a runtime of 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Fab 5 Freddy

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Doctor Dré

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Ed Lover

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Moses Edinborough

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Todd-1

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Questlove

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Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels

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Bill Adler

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Treach

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Christopher Reid

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Mark 'DJ Wiz' Eastmond

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Rakim

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ in South Africa?+

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ on Netflix?+

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’?+

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ has a runtime of 42 minutes (42 minutes).

Who stars in Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’?+

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ stars Fab 5 Freddy, Doctor Dré, Ed Lover, Moses Edinborough and Todd-1.

When did Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ come out?+

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ is a 2012 movie directed by Mimi Adams.

What genre is Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’?+

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ is Documentary and Music film.

Who directed Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’?+

Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ was directed by Mimi Adams.