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  "textContent": "Rob Base, the New York rapper best known for his timeless hit \"It Takes Two,\" has died. Per _Variety_ , Base, born Robert Ginyard, passed away today, just four days after his birthday, after a private cancer battle. He was 59.\n\nThe post “It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dead At 59 appeared first on Stereogum.",
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