What happened: Rob Base, the rapper famous for the 1988 hit 'It Takes Two', has died at the age of 59. The track was produced with DJ E-Z Rock and remains a hip-hop classic.
Why it matters:
- Rob Base was influential in the hip-hop scene of the late 1980s.
- His music continues to be celebrated by fans and artists worldwide.
MNN Take: Rob Base's passing marks the loss of a key figure in hip-hop history, known for a song that helped shape the genre's mainstream appeal.
Sources: BBC US & Canada