Industry May 26, 2026

Rob Base, Hip-Hop Pioneer, Dies at 59

The Harlem MC, who was one-half of the duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, had been living with cancer

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Rob Base, Hip-Hop Pioneer, Dies at 59

Rob Base, known for his work in the duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has passed away at the age of 59. The Harlem MC had been battling cancer.

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