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Who was Rob Base? The story behind 'It Takes Two' and his lasting legacy

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

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 ...
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‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base Dies at 59 after battle with cancer

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Robe Base. Photo credit: Facebook The Harlem-based rapper had just celebrated his 59th birthday on Monday. Rapper Rob Base, best ...
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Remembering 'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base

Hip-hop pioneer Rob Base died last week after a battle with cancer. And if you were on a dance floor in the late '80s and 90s, anywhere from middle school to the club, odds are this song made you move ...
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‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59

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 ...
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Rob Base, 'It Takes Two' rapper, dead at 59

Rob Base, the rapper 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 ...
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Rob Base, Rapper Known for ‘It Takes Two,’ Dies at 59

The singer died on Friday after a “private battle with cancer,” according to his official Instagram account. By Rylee Kirk See more of our coverage in your search results.Encuentra más de nuestra ...
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Rapper Rob Base Dies: ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper Was 59

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.
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Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dead at 59

Rob Base, the rapper 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 ...
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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. He was 59. According to a statement shared on his Instagram page ...
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“It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dies at 59

Rob Base, one half of the seminal Harlem duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, died on Friday (May 22) after a private battle with cancer. He was 59. “Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation ...