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, confirmed on Friday ...

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 ...

Unk’s contributions to music were pivotal in establishing Atlanta as a central hub for hip-hop during the 2000s. His tracks not only dominated the charts but also influenced a generation of ...

DJ Unk, the Atlanta hip-hop artist behind the 2006 hit "Walk It Out," has died.

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 ...

The Atlanta native was best known for his contributions to the Southern Hip-Hop and snap music scenes during the mid-2000s. Anthony Platt—better known by his stage name DJ Unk—has died.

Anthony Platt, better known as DJ Unk, was just 43 years old. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, he rose to fame in the mid-2000s, becoming a key figure in the Southern Hip-Hop and snap music movements.

ATLANTA - Anthony Leonard Platt, known professionally as DJ Unk, an influential figure in Atlanta's hip-hop scene and a pioneer of the snap music subgenre, has passed away, according to TMZ.

The Atlanta hip-hop artist known for the 2006 snap hit "Walk It Out" passed away on Jan. 24. By Mitchell Peters Two days after the death of DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper behind the 2006 snap hit ...

DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper behind the 2006 snap smash "Walk It Out," has died at age 43, his family shared on social media Friday (Jan. 24). The cause of death has not been publicly revealed. His wife ...

reached No. 24 on the Hot 100 and hit the top 10 of Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. These songs solidified DJ Unk as a leader of the snap subgenre of Southern hip-hop. He released his ...

DJ Unk released his debut single “Walk It Out” in August 2006, months ahead of his debut album Beat’n Down Yo Block! that reached No. 21 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. “Walk It Out” hit No ...