Rapper Rob Base died Friday at the age of 59 after a cancer diagnosis, according to a post on his social media.
The artist, whose real name is Robert Ginyard, was a prominent figure in the ‘80s hip-hop scene and is best known for the 1988 hit “It Takes Two.” His death was announced on his Instagram. “Today, we share the heartbreaking news that hip hop legend Rob Base passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by family after a private battle with cancer,” the statement said. He was credited in the statement for a musical legacy that “helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world.”
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