‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base dies at 59
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Key Points:
- Rapper Rob Base, known for the 1988 hit "It Takes Two," passed away at age 59 after a private battle with cancer, as announced on his Instagram.
- Born Robert Ginyard and hailing from Harlem, he was a key figure in the 1980s hip-hop scene and part of a duo with DJ E-Z Rock, who died in 2014.
- "It Takes Two" reached No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100, was certified platinum, and has been widely sampled by artists like Snoop Dogg and The Black Eyed Peas.
- Rob Base was recognized for his lasting musical legacy and was described as a loving father, family man, and creative force.
- He remained active in music, performing in tours such as the “I Love the ‘90s Tour” alongside other rap icons until his passing.