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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-22T22:50:29.000Z",
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  "textContent": "The Harlem native, who was half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, died Friday (May 22) following a battle with cancer.",
  "title": "‘It Takes Two’ Rapper Rob Base Dead at 59"
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