Rob Base of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock dies of cancer at 59

"Thank you for the music, the memories, and the moments that became the soundtrack to our lives," a statement read ...

Remembering 'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base

It Takes Two rapper Rob Base died at 59 after a battle with cancer. His music, made with his childhood friend DJ E-Z Rock, filled dancefloors.

“It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dies at 59

The Harlem MC, who was one-half of the duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, had been living with cancer ...

'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59

Rapper Rob Base has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59. His team shared the news of his death on his Instagram page. Base was one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock.

Rap Icon Rob Base Of “It Takes Two” Fame Dead At 59

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 Cause of Death: Rap Icon Behind ‘It Takes Two’ Dies After Secret Cancer Struggle

Rob Base’s cause of death was cancer. According to the statement, the rapper — whose real name was Robert Ginyard — died ...
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Rob Base, Hip-Hop and Dance Music Pioneer Behind ‘It Takes Two,’ Dies at 59

Rob Base, the influential rapper whose music helped bridge hip-hop and dance culture in the late 1980s, has died at the age ...

Rob Base Dead: 'It Takes Two' Rapper Was 59

Rob Base, one-half of Rob Base & D.J. E-Z Rock, who was best known for the hit “It Takes Two,” has died. He was 59. The ...
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Rapper Rob Base, known for 'It Takes Two,' dies at 59

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 ...