Rob Base, the rapper behind the 1988 classic "It Takes Two," died at 59 in 2026. Here's his story, biggest songs, lasting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rapper Rob Base, who is widely recognized for the hit track “It Takes Two,” has died shortly after celebrating his 59th birthday.

FILE - Rob Base performs during the "I Love The 90's" tour on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, at RiverEdge Park in Aurora, Ill. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File)(AP Photo/Rob Grabowski) NEW YORK (AP) — ...

Iconic '80s rapper Rob Base has died at the age of 59, just four days after his birthday. The "It Takes Two" rapper, one half of the hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, passed away "peacefully" after ...

Rob Base, who created the 1988 hip-hop hit, "It Takes Two," died on May 22 after a private battle with cancer. "Rob's music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions ...

Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59. Base, whose real name was Robert Ginyard, was best known for the 1988 ...

Rob Base, the rapper who made up one-half of a rap duo with DJ E-Z Rock that created the hit "It Takes Two," has died. He was 59 years old. The rapper — whose real name was Robert Ginyard — died on ...

Rob Base, who was best known for the hit "It Takes Two," died on Friday, May 22, after a battle with cancer. He was 59. News of his death was shared via his official Instagram account. "Rob's music, ...

Rob Base, one-half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, who was best known for the hit “It Takes Two,” has died. He was 59. The rapper, who celebrated his 59th birthday just four days ago, died on May 22 while ...

Rob Base, the rapper who teamed up with DJ E-Z Rock to create the classic hip-hop song "It Takes Two," died Friday after a private battle with cancer. He was 59. Born Robert Ginyard, Base passed away ...

Rapper Rob Base died Friday after battling cancer. Base and DJ E-Z Rock teamed up to form a rap group producing several hit songs like "It Takes Two," "Get on the Dance Floor" and "Joy and Pain." Rob ...