ATLANTA - The wife of Anthony Leonard Platt, the man better known as DJ Unk, has shared the cause of the Atlanta hip-hop icon's death. Platt died on Jan. 24 at the age of 43. Platt's wife ...

The Atlanta DJ and rapper, whose real name is Anthony Platt, signed to the esteemed indie label Big Oomp Records in 2000. His 2006 debut album “Beat’n Down Yo Block” reached ...

Known for iconic hits like "Walk It Out" and "2 Step," DJ Unk became a symbol of Atlanta's vibrant music scene during the early 2000s. Long-Platt publicly announced his passing through Facebook ...

ATLANTA — Fans, family, and friends gathered Sunday evening to honor Atlanta hip-hop icon DJ Unk at a heartfelt vigil celebrating his life and legacy. Known to the world as the artist behind the ...

ATLANTA — The family of Anthony Leonard Platt, known to fans as DJ Unk, has announced funeral services following his unexpected passing on January 24 at the age of 43. The service is scheduled ...

DJ Unk, the Atlanta-based rapper behind the hit single “Walk It Out,” died Friday, his wife Sherkita Long-Platt announced on Facebook. He was 43. “Please respect me and my family. I just lost my ...

*The hip-hop community is in mourning following the untimely death of DJ Unk (born Anthony Leonard Platt) on January 24, 2025, at the age of 42. Known for his infectious energy and catchy tunes ...

ATLANTA — Iconic Atlanta rapper and producer Anthony Leonard Platt, known professionally as DJ Unk, has passed away at 43, his wife announced in a social media post. “Unk -- legal name Anthony ...

Remembering Atlanta rapper and producer DJ Unk, dead at 43 A cornerstone of mid-2000s Atlanta rap has died. DJ Unk passed away over the weekend at the age of 43. The Atlanta rapper, producer and ...

DJ Unk's cause of death has been revealed following his shock death at age 43 on January 24. On Sunday, TMZ confirmed that the Atlanta rapper, known for his tracks like Walk It Out and 2 Step ...

Rapper DJ Unk, best known for his hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” died after suffering a heart attack, his wife has revealed. The Atlanta musician died in his sleep on Friday, his wife ...

Two days after the death of DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper behind the 2006 snap hit “Walk It Out,” his wife has revealed the cause of his passing. Sherkita Long-Platt, DJ Unk’s widow ...