Rob Base Hip hop icon Rob Base of 'Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock' has reportedly died at 59 after a battle with cancer. His Instagram account said the Harlem rapper, whose legal name was Robert Ginyard, passed away after being diagnosed with cancer. He reportedly died only days after his birthday, which was May 18th. On his birthday, he thanked God for another year, stating, "Happy 59th Birthday to me🎂. God, thank you for allowing me to see another year🙏🏾." His account's statemen