'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base dead at 59 after cancer fight he kept hidden from friends

Rob Base, member of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died just days after his 59th birthday.

A joint Instagram post was shared on Friday announcing that Base, whose real name is Robert Ginyard, died after a private battle with cancer.

"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 statement began.

It continued, "Rob's music, energy, and legacy helped shape...