Hit songwriter and rapper Rob Base dies after battle with cancer
Summary
Rob Base, a rapper and songwriter known for the 1988 hit song "It Takes Two," died at age 59 after a private battle with cancer. He passed away on May 18, surrounded by family, shortly after his birthday.Key Facts
- Rob Base's real name was Robert Ginyard.
- He was best known for the song "It Takes Two," released in 1988 with DJ E-Z Rock.
- The song reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Songs chart.
- "It Takes Two" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
- The song has been sampled by artists like Snoop Dogg and the Black Eyed Peas.
- It appeared in movies such as the 2009 film "The Proposal."
- Rob Base died surrounded by family after a private fight with cancer.
- DJ E-Z Rock, his musical partner, died in 2014 due to diabetes-related problems.
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