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

The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of rapper and producer DJ Unk, who has passed away at the age of 43. His career reached a pinnacle with his 2006 breakout hit Walk It Out.

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...