Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dead at 59
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- Rob Base died on Friday, May 22, 2026, at age 59 after a battle with cancer.
- Rob Base's official Instagram posted a tribute, noting his music, energy, and legacy.
- Rob Base and DJ E‑Z Rock's 1988 single “It Takes Two” reached #3 on Billboard Hot Dance/Club Songs and has been sampled by Snoop Dogg, Gang Starr, Girl Talk, and 2NE1.
- It Takes Two has appeared in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004), The Proposal (2009), and Iron Man (2001), underscoring its lasting cultural impact.
Why it matters: Fans and the hip‑hop community lose a pioneering voice; his family loses a loved one, while his catalog continues to generate cultural influence and inspire new generations of artists.
