‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base dies at 59 – NBC Los Angeles
Rapper Rob Base died Friday on the age of 59 after a most cancers analysis, in keeping with a put up on his social media.
The artist, whose actual title is Robert Ginyard, was a outstanding determine within the ‘80s hip-hop scene and is finest recognized for the 1988 hit “It Takes Two.”
His loss of life was introduced on his Instagram.
“At present, we share the heartbreaking information that hip hop legend Rob Base handed away peacefully on Might 22, 2026, surrounded by household after a non-public battle with most cancers,” the assertion stated.
He was credited within the assertion for a musical legacy that “helped form a era and introduced pleasure to hundreds of thousands all over the world.”
“Past the stage, he was a loving father, household man, pal, and inventive power whose influence won’t ever be forgotten,” the assertion stated.
He had celebrated his 59th birthday on Monday.
The rapper, who hailed from Harlem, was a part of a hip-hop duo with DJ E-Z Rock.
Their main hit, “It Takes Two,” which blends hip-hop and home music, rose to No. 36 on the Billboard Sizzling 100 and has since been sampled by different artists together with Snoop Dogg’s “I Wanna Rock” and The Black Eyed Peas “Rock That Physique.” It has been licensed platinum by the Recording Trade Affiliation of America.
DJ E-Z Rock, whose actual title is Rodney “Skip” Bryce, died in 2014.
Base was nonetheless acting on stage, and was a part of the “I Love the ‘90s Tour” which featured fellow rap icons Vanilla Ice and Younger MC.
He was additionally the chief producer of the 2025 impartial movie “City Flesh Eaters,” in keeping with his IMDb profile.
