Yo! MTV Raps: Back-In-the-Day Snaps

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  1. From a James Brown walk-on to a pleasure cruise with 3rd Bass and Run-D.M.C., these are some of the finest moments in 'Yo!' history, featuring seminal host, Fab 5 Freddy. Photos: From a James Brown walk-on to a pleasure cruise with 3rd Bass and Run-D.M.C., these are some of the finest moments in 'Yo!' history, featuring seminal host, Fab 5 Freddy.

    Posted 3/7/08

  2. 'Yo! MTV Raps' Dr. Dré and Ed Lover, as Ed prepares to bust a signature Ed Love dance move. Photos: 'Yo! MTV Raps' Dr. Dré and Ed Lover, as Ed prepares to bust a signature Ed Love dance move.

    Posted 3/7/08

  3. 'Yo!' host Fab 5 Freddy keeps it poppin'. Photos: 'Yo!' host Fab 5 Freddy keeps it poppin'.

    Posted 3/7/08

  1. MC Serch and Pete Nice of 3rd Bass, catch some freshness in the form of fish. Photos: MC Serch and Pete Nice of 3rd Bass, catch some freshness in the form of fish.

    Posted 3/7/08

  2. 3rd Bass' MC Serch keeps his fade in tip-top shape. Photos: 3rd Bass' MC Serch keeps his fade in tip-top shape.

    Posted 3/7/08

  3. D.M.C. of Run-D.M.C., and Fab 5 Freddy sail the smooth seas of hip-hop. Photos: D.M.C. of Run-D.M.C., and Fab 5 Freddy sail the smooth seas of hip-hop.

    Posted 3/7/08

  1. The Godfather himself, James Brown, looks on as Dr. Dré prepares to scratch up some vinyl. Photos: The Godfather himself, James Brown, looks on as Dr. Dré prepares to scratch up some vinyl.

    Posted 3/7/08

  2. Russell Simmons, Fab 5 Freddy, Run-D.M.C., 3rd Bass and crew posse up. Photos: Russell Simmons, Fab 5 Freddy, Run-D.M.C., 3rd Bass and crew posse up.

    Posted 3/7/08

  3. 3rd Bass, Fab 5 Freddy, Run-D.M.C. take 'cruisin'' to the next level at a taping of 'Yo!' Photos: 3rd Bass, Fab 5 Freddy, Run-D.M.C. take 'cruisin'' to the next level at a taping of 'Yo!'

    Posted 3/7/08

  1. Run-D.M.C.'s D.M.C. mans the hip-hop ship. Photos: Run-D.M.C.'s D.M.C. mans the hip-hop ship.

    Posted 3/7/08

  2. D.M.C. and the late, great Jam-Master Jay tape a 'Yo! MTV Raps' spot. Photos: D.M.C. and the late, great Jam-Master Jay tape a 'Yo! MTV Raps' spot.

    Posted 3/7/08

  3. Run-D.M.C.'s D.M.C. busts a move at a waterfront 'Yo! MTV Raps' shoot. Photos: Run-D.M.C.'s D.M.C. busts a move at a waterfront 'Yo! MTV Raps' shoot.

    Posted 3/7/08

  1. 3rd Bass's DJ Richie Rich, MC Serch and Pete Nice go for a 'Yo! MTV Raps' pleasure cruise. Photos: 3rd Bass's DJ Richie Rich, MC Serch and Pete Nice go for a 'Yo! MTV Raps' pleasure cruise.

    Posted 3/7/08

  2. James Brown sanctifies the set of 'Yo! MTV Raps.' Photos: James Brown sanctifies the set of 'Yo! MTV Raps.'

    Posted 3/7/08

  3. Ed Lover, Dr. Dré, James Brown and a guest shoot an episode of 'Yo! MTV Raps.' Photos: Ed Lover, Dr. Dré, James Brown and a guest shoot an episode of 'Yo! MTV Raps.'

    Posted 3/7/08