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'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base dies at 59

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Rapper Rob Base died Friday at the age of 59 after a cancer diagnosis, according to a post on his social media.

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    Rob Base, rapper known for 'It Takes Two,' dies at 59 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Rob Base, rapper known for his collaborations with DJ E-Z Rock, dies at 59 after a battle with cancer.

  2. Fox26 Houston

    Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ rapper, dies at 59 (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Rapper Rob Base helped bring hip hop into the mainstream with the 1988 hit song "It Takes Two," which later became a pop culture staple.

  3. NBC10 Philadelphia

    'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base dies at 59 (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    Rapper Rob Base died Friday at the age of 59 after a cancer diagnosis, according to a post on his social media.

  4. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Rapper Rob Base, known for 'It Takes Two,' dies at 59 (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    Rob Base, the rapper known for his hit 1988 song "It Takes Two" with DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 59.

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    Rob Base, “It Takes Two” Rapper, Dies at 59 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Rob Base, the rapper best known for his hit track 'It Takes Two' with DJ E-Z Rock, has died. He was 59.

  6. WTOP Washington DC

    ‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59 (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59.

  7. WSVN Miami

    ‘It Takes Two’ rapper Rob Base, who helped bring hip-hop mainstream, dies at 59 - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after

  8. Breitbart News

    Rob Base, Rapper Behind Dance-Floor Hit 'It Takes Two,' Dies at 59 After Cancer Battle (opens Breitbart News)

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    Rob Base, a rapper and one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 59. | Entertainment

  9. Fox News

    'It Takes Two' rapper Rob Base dead at 59 after cancer fight he kept hidden from friends (opens Fox News)

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    Rob Base, one half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died at 59 after a private battle with cancer, according to a joint statement shared on Instagram.

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