Meet Rob Base's Wife, Lynette, Did They Have Kids? All On 'It Takes Two' Rapper's Family As He Dies

American hip-hop pioneer, Rob Base (real name Robert Ginyard) passed away quietly on May 22, 2026, following a private health battle. He was 59 at time of his demise. His sudden death occurred amid his loved ones. Tragically, just four days ago, Rob celebrated his 59th birthday on May 18, 2026. His fans expressed how unpredictable life is and mourned his loss. With his passing, both members of the hip-hop duo, Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, are now on their voyage to the afterlife. Rob's well-wishers shared condolences for his wife and the rest of his surviving family. Here's everything we know about them.

All about late Rob Base's wife and children

Following Rob Base's passing in May 2026, interest in his personal life, particularly his wife and kids has been sparked. According to Hip Hop Scriptures, the It Takes Two hitmaker was married to a woman named April, and he has two children, a daughter named Dejene and a son named Robert Jr. Rob kept his personal life out of the spotlight, and no information regarding his love story or wedding details is available online. Although the article mentions Rob's wife as April, Hindustan Times states that his Instagram suggests he may have married twice.

According to Rob Base's social media posts, he appeared to have separated from his first wife, April, and later tied the knot with Lynette Blackwell, with whom he remained married until his death. Notably, there is no confirmation of his two marriages, and it is unclear who, between April and Lynette, is the mother of his two children, Dejene and Robert Jr.

What caused Rob Base's death?

The news of Rob Base's passing was first announced on his social media accounts. According to the statement, Rob passed away on May 22, 2026, after a private battle with cancer. What makes the news of his death even more heartbreaking is that he had turned 59 years old just 4 days ago. In the post announcing Rob's death,  his family remembered him as a loving father, friend, and "creative force whose impact will never be forgotten." The statement can be read as:

"Today, we share the heartbreaking news that hip hop legend Rob Base passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by family after a private battle with cancer. Rob's music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought joy to millions around the world. Beyond the stage, he was a loving father, family man, friend, and creative force whose impact will never be forgotten. Thank you for the music, the memories, and the moments that became the soundtrack to our lives. Rest in Paradise, Rob Base. May 18, 1967 – May 22, 2026"

More about Rob Base

Rob Base was born in Harlem, New York City, and met his future collaborator, DJ E-Z Rock, when they were just in the fifth grade. Inspired by local hip-hop acts, they formed a duo as teenagers. Soon after, they began to gain attention with tracks like DJ Interview and Make It Hot. However, it was their 1988 release, It Takes Two that became one of the biggest hip-hop tracks of the time.

According to reports, it reached number three on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Songs chart. Additionally, their debut album of the same name peaked at number four on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Notably, to this day, It Takes Two has remained a widely sampled and influential song. For instance, the song appeared in movies like The Proposal and Iron Man 2 and has been referenced by artists like Snoop.

Photos Credit: Rob Base/Instagram

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Rob Base's family as they deal with this difficult time.

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