Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.

Rapper Rob Base died "peacefully" on Friday, May 22, following "a private battle with cancer," according to a post on his official Instagram page.

Rob Base is best known for the hit song It Takes Two Artist of the 1980s-era hit song It Takes Two, Rob Base, has died after an extended bout with cancer. He was 59. The artist, whose real name is Robert Ginyard,

Hip-hop star Rob Base passed away on Friday at age 59 following a battle with cancer, according to an announcement on the artist’s social media page. “Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a

Artist of the 1980s-era hit song It Takes Two, Rob Base, has died after an extended bout with cancer. He was 59. The artist, whose real name is Robert Ginyard, passed away just days after his 59th birthday,

"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 st

What was Rob Base's cause of death? How did he die? Rob Base Music announced his death in an Instagram on May 22, 2026. According to People, his real name was Robert Ginyard. Giny

We’re not going to lie, 2025 was a tough year, as we lost many of the Black legends we knew and loved. Now, as 2026 gets underway, we must say goodbye to even more of those who had such a tremendous impact on the culture.