Rob Base, the influential rapper whose music helped bridge hip-hop and dance culture in the late 1980s, has died at the age of 59. Rapper Rob Base, a prominent figure in the ‘80s hip-hop scene best ...

Rob Base, whose real name was Robert Ginyard, died on May 22 after a private battle with cancer. “Today, we share the ...

Rob Base, the rapper best known for the 1988 party anthem “It Takes Two”, has died. He was 59. Base, born Robert ...

Hip-hop pioneer Rob Base, celebrated for the 1988 hit "It Takes Two," has died at 59 after a private battle with cancer. His ...

"Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world," read a statement ...

Rob Base, the legendary half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, passes away at 59 after a private cancer battle. Legendary rapper Rob Base left us on May 22, 2026, and Hip-Hop lost one of its most essential ...

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Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed ...

Rob Base, one-half of the legendary duo with DJ E-Z Rock behind the classic hit "It Takes Two," has died at 59. The rapper -- ...

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The Harlem-based rapper had just celebrated his 59th birthday on Monday. Rapper Rob Base, best known for the 1988 hit ...

Rob Base, the rapper known for his hit 1988 song "It Takes Two" with DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 59. According to a statement shared on his Instagram page ...