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Hip-hop legend dies aged 59 after private battle with cancer
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleObit Rob Base (2022 Invision)Hip-hop legend Rob Base, widely recognised for the 1988 party anthem "It Takes Two", passed away peacefully on 22 May 2026 at the age of 59, following a private battle with cancer. His death was announced through an Instagram statement, which celebrated his profound impact on a generation through his music, energy, and legacy, also noting his role as a loving father and family man. Born Robert Ginyard, he formed a musical duo with DJ E-Z Rock (Rodney "Skip" Bryce), whom he met in Harlem, and they secured a recording contract with Profile Records in 1987. Their debut release for the label, "It Takes Two", became a significant hit, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Songs chart in 1988 and has since been extensively sampled and featured in various films. Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock continued their success with tracks such as "Joy and Pain" and "Get On The Dance Floor", selling over a million copies of their 1988 debut album, also titled It Takes Two. In fullRob Base, rapper behind hip-hop anthem ‘It Takes Two’, dies at 59Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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variety.com
Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dies at 59
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.
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mirror.co.uk
It Takes Two rapper Rob Base dies aged 59 after private cancer battle
Rob Base, one part of the duo Rob Base and DJ EZ-Rock, was announced to have died after a private battle with cancer just four days after his birthday
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nbcnews.com
‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base dies at 59
He died peacefully on Friday surrounded by family after “a private battle with cancer,” according to a statement shared on his social media.
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billboard.com
‘It Takes Two’ Rapper Rob Base Dead at 59
Rob Base's family announced that the "It Takes Two" rapper passed away following a battle with cancer on Friday (May 22).
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hollywoodreporter.com
Rob Base, “It Takes Two” Rapper, Dies at 59
"Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world," read a statement shared to his Instagram.
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independent.co.uk
Rob Base, rapper behind hip-hop anthem ‘It Takes Two’, dies at 59
Base was part of a duo with DJ E-Z Rock, who died in 2014
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cbsnews.com
Rob Base, rapper on classic hip-hop track "It Takes Two," dies at 59
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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npr.org
'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 &…
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
Rapper Rob Base dies days after celebrating his 59th birthday; ‘It Takes Two’ hitmaker’s cause of death and legacy explored
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 battle with cancer. His passing was confirmed on May…
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‘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
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huffpost.com
‘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.
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nos.nl
Rapper Rob Base (It takes two) overleden op 59-jarige leeftijd
Samen met DJ E-Z Rock was hij een van de eerste rapduo's die ook bij het grotere publiek doorbrak.
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dn.se
”It takes two”-rapparen död
Rob Base, den ena halvan av en duo tillsammans med DJ E-Z Rock som ligger bakom klassikern ”It takes two” (1988), har gått bort, enligt TMZ…
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nu.nl
It Takes Two-rapper Rob Base op 59-jarige leeftijd overleden aan kanker
De Amerikaanse rapper Rob Base is op 59-jarige leeftijd overleden aan de gevolgen van kanker, staat in een bericht op zijn Instagram-account. Base vormde eind jaren tachtig een…
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newsbytesapp.com
'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base (59) dies of cancer
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.
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Hip-hop legend dies aged 59 after private battle with cancer
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleObit Rob Base (2022 Invision)Hip-hop legend…
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zeit.de
Rob Base: Er brauchte nur den Beat und ein Mikrofon
Der Beat seines Songs »It Takes Two« war für den Hip-Hop, was das Gitarrenriff von »Stairway to Heaven« für den Rock war. Nun ist Rapper Rob Base mit 59 Jahren gestorben.
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tg24.sky.it
Rob Base, il rapper del brano It Takes Two è morto all'età di 59 anni
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vibe.com
Rob Base, “It Takes Two” Rapper, Dead at 59
Rob Base, who crafted the enduring hit 'It Takes Two' with DJ E-Z Rock, has died at age 59.