Rap legend Rob Base, famed for the 1980s hit *It Takes Two*, has died at 59 after battling cancer, leaving a lasting legacy in hip-hop and pop culture.
Rob Base has passed away at 59
May 23, 2026
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What's the storyRob Base, the legendary hip-hop artist known for his 1980s hit It Takes Two, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59.
The news was confirmed via a post on his official Instagram account, which stated that he passed away "surrounded by family after a private battle with cancer."
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‘It Takes Two’ Rapper Rob Base Dead at 59
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‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59
Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dies at 59
Rob Base, “It Takes Two” Rapper, Dead at 59
‘It Takes Two’ Rapper Rob Base, Who Helped Bring Hip-Hop Mainstream, Dies At 59
Hip-hop legend dies aged 59 after private battle with cancer
'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59
He died peacefully on Friday surrounded by family after “a private battle with cancer,” according to a statement shared on his…
Rob Base cause of death: Hip-hop pioneer Rob Base, celebrated for the 1988 hit "It Takes Two," has died at 59 after a private…
Rob Base's family announced that the "It Takes Two" rapper passed away following a battle with cancer on Friday (May 22).
"Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world," read a statement shared…
Rapper Rob Base has died after a battle with cancer
Rob Base, one-half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock and best known for the hit 'It Takes Two,' has died. He was 59.
