Rob Base of the late 80s hip-hop duo DJ E-Z Rock has died at age 59 – just four days after celebrating his birthday.
Base was one half of the collective known for the hit 1988 song It Takes Two.
Born Robert Ginyard, the Harlem-bred rapper passed away on Friday, according to a post shared on his official Instagram account.
‘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 caption began.
It continued, ‘Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought
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