‘It Takes Two’ Legend Rob Base Passes Away at 59 After Cancer Battle
‘It Takes Two’ Legend Rob Base Passes Away at 59 After Cancer Battle
Hip-hop pioneer Rob Base, the voice behind the iconic anthem 'It Takes Two,' has passed away at 59. Fans around the world are mourning the loss of a true rap legend.
The music world is mourning the loss of a true pioneer today. Rob Base, the rapper who famously helped bridge the gap between hip-hop and the mainstream, has passed away at the age of 59. According to reports from his official social media, the legendary artist died on Friday following a private battle with cancer.
Best known for the 1988 smash hit 'It Takes Two,' Base was a foundational figure in the late 80s rap scene. Alongside his partner DJ E-Z Rock, he created an anthem that still fills dance floors and stadiums decades later. The duo’s work is often credited with helping hip-hop reach a wider, global audience, blending catchy samples with high-energy rhymes that transcended the genre's early boundaries.
While Rob Base continued to perform and keep the spirit of the 80s alive for fans, he did so without his longtime collaborator DJ E-Z Rock, who passed away in 2014. Base's death marks the end of an era for old-school hip-hop enthusiasts who grew up with his infectious beats and distinct style.
Tributes have already begun pouring in from fellow artists and fans who remember him not just for his hits, but for the impact he had on the culture. His legacy lives on through his music, which remains a staple of pop culture and a reminder of the golden age of hip-hop.
