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MNN US · May 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Rap star Rob Base, known for ‘It Takes Two’, dies aged 59

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