Rob Base Has Passed Away

Rapper Rob Base, best known for the hit song "It Takes Two," has passed away at the age of 59 after a private battle with cancer. Base, whose real name was Robert Ginyard, was part of the iconic Harlem hip-hop duo with DJ E-Z Rock. Their song "It Takes Two" reached No. 3 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Club Songs chart in 1988 and became a pop-culture staple, sampled by various artists and featured in movies. Base's music and legacy have left a lasting impact on the music industry and fans worldwide.

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters

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