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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hip-hop icon DJ Unk, behind standout 2006 hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” sadly passed away this week, per Friday tributes from family and associates. Atlanta rapper DJ Unk has died at ...

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 ...

The hip-hop community is reeling with the news of the sudden passing of DJ Unk, whose real name is Anthony Leonard Platt. The 43-year-old artist, best known for hits like "Walk It Out" and "2 Step ...