Rap star Rob Base passes away at the age of 59

Fans gather at a memorial outside a music venue, holding candles and flowers in tribute to Rob Base, mourning the loss of the influential rap star.

Rob Base, whose real name was Robert Ginyard, rose to fame with his collaboration with DJ E-Z Rock, creating a sound that blended hip-hop with dance music. “It Takes Two,” released in 1988, became a cultural staple and is still widely played at parties and events today. His contributions to the genre helped pave the … Read more