YO! MTV Raps UK – Everything You Need To Know About Series 1

YO! MTV Raps is back for real! The show that brought rap to the world returns for a new generation hosted by Poet and Snoochie Shy. 

Showing every Tuesday at 11pm on MTV, YO! MTV Raps will once again be a destination for current and new fans to discover the best in UK rap music and hip hop culture.

Here’s everything you need to know about the brand-new series airing in the UK.

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How Can I Watch YO! MTV Raps Series 1?

YO! MTV Raps airs every Tuesday at 11pm on MTV UK (Sky 126/Virgin 134), straight after brand new Jersey Shore: Family Vacation. It will also be shown on MTV Music and MTV Base, plus selected highlights will be available to watch on MTV.co.uk and YouTube.

Who’s On The Show?

The talent so far announced to appear on YO! MTV Raps includes, in alphabetical order: 67, A2, Aitch, Ambush, Avelino, Chip, D Double E, Fekky, Femi, Flohio, Ghetts, Headie One,  Hobo Johnson, Kojo Funds, Michael Dapaah, Ms Banks ,Nadia Rose, Octavian, Ray Blk, Stefflon Don , Tiggs Da Author, Youngs Teflon and Yxng Bane.

What’s Going Down In Episode 1?

We debut a stunning YO! Original performance with Octavian, plus back in the studio Ambush performs live, while Chip, D Double E, Ghetts and Femi join Poet and Snoochie for a chat. We also head to Manchester to check out Aitch as well as get an inside look at the life of A-list barber Daniel Gobana.

What’s Happening In Episode 2?

In the studio, Ms Banks and A2 join Poet and Snoochie. Dimzy of 67, pens an open letter in defence of Drill Music. Snoochie tries her best to sneak into Sheck Wes’ recent London gig and Youngs Teflon closes the show with a YO! Original performance of ‘Broken Dreams’.

What Can We Expect In Episode 3?

In the third episode of the brand new series of YO! MTV Raps, we’re witness to a stunning YO! Original performance of ‘Brick Or Bat’ by Ocean Wisdom, we check in with Suspect, and also highlight Mama’s Blessing – a London food service bridging the gap between postcodes. Meanwhile our studio guests are Avelino and RAY BLK plus Headie One and Yxng Bane stop by to perform ‘This Week’.

What's Happening In Episode 4?

In the studio, Stefflon Don performs 'Lil Bitch' live before joining Michael Dapaah on the sofa. Shy talks UK rap with Kenny Allstar, and YO! rates Remtrex.

What's Going Down In Episode 5?

In the final episode of the series, Poet and Snoochie Shy are joined on the sofa by Kojo Funds and Fekky, while Nadia Rose performs live in the studio. Jaykae shows us around Birmingham, plus there’s a YO! Original performance from IAMDDB.

Watch YO! MTV Raps Tuesdays at 11pm only on MTV!