NEWS: MTV celebrates Yo! MTV Raps 20th anniversary

MTV is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Yo! MTV Raps — a show that brought hip-hop to the world and that they perhaps rightfully claim to be "the most influential music television series of all time!" (Does Dick Clark know about that boast?)

Here's what to look forward through this month of April:

• MTV/MTV2 hip-hop show Sucker Free becomes Yo! MTV Raps all month long. Also, a mix of countdown shows are scheduled for April 28/39/30 @ 4:30ET that will highlight the all time Top 20 Yo! MTV Raps videos, the Top 20 rappers with the most longevity, the top 10 episodes ever and the Top 20 moments from the show. Many other MTV properties — ranging from MTV Tr3s to On-Demand to Mobile — will also be spotlighting special Yo! content.
• MTV.com has set up a Yo! MTV Raps 20th Anniversary hub at www.mtv.com/music/yo_mtv_raps/. It's got collections of classic videos broken down by year and theme, plus retrospectives that highlight the show's archives — including a tribute to host Fab 5 Freddy, The Ed Lover Dance and a collection of artist Yo! debuts.

To get you started, here's a list of The Top 20 Yo! MTV Raps videos with Dr. Dre at #1 and De La Soul at #2. Check them all out with commentary at Yo! MTV Top 20 Videos...

1. Dr. Dre "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang"
2. Run-DMC "King Of Rock"
3. 2Pac" I Get Around"
4. The Notorious B.I.G. "Warning"
5. Public Enemy "Fight The Power"
6. Ice Cube "It Was a Good Day"
7. Salt N Pepa "Push It"
8. Eric B. and Rakim "Microphone Fiend"
9. Rob Base & D.J. E-Z Rock "It Takes Two"
10. KRS1 "My Philosophy"
11. LL Cool J "Mama Said Knock You Out"
12. Beastie Boys "Hey Ladies
13. Big Daddy Kane "Ain't No Half Steppin'"
14. NWA "Express Yourself"
15. 2 Live Crew "Move Something"
16. Naughty by Nature "O.P.P."
17. Stop The Violence Movement "Self Destruction"
18. Geto Boys "Mind Playing Tricks on Me"
19. M.C. Hammer "Turn This Mutha Out"
20. De La Soul "Buddy"