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Doctor Dre and Ed Lover – Yo! MTV Raps Hip-Hop Presenters

Doctor Dre & Ed Lover Ed Lover and Doctor Dre were two of the most popular presenters on the iconic hip hop television show “Yo! MTV Raps” in the 1980s and 1990s. They were known for their energetic personalities, humour, and their love of hip hop music. The two hosts helped to introduce hip hop to a mainstream audience and played a significant role in popularising the genre. They brought […]

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Fab 5 Freddy standing next to a collection of hip hop vinyl

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Breaking Barriers: How Fab 5 Freddy Changed the Face of MTV

In the voice of Fab 5 Freddy “Welcome to ‘Yo! MTV Raps,’ the coolest hour on television,”. Fab 5 Freddy, also known as Fred Brathwaite, was an integral part of the 1980s hip hop scene and beyond. He was a pioneer in the world of hip hop journalism and a key figure in the development and promotion of the genre. Born in 1960 in Brooklyn, New York, Fab grew up […]

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