Rob Base, the rapper behind the 1988 classic "It Takes Two," died at 59 in 2026. Here's his story, biggest songs, lasting legacy, and why his music still resonates today.

Rob Base, one-half of the duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died at the age of 59. On Friday (May 22), Rob Base's family confirmed on his Instagram page that the "It Takes Two" rapper had died following ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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.

Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday, a message posted on his social media said. He was 59, having ...

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 ...

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, 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 ...