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 music community was struck with grief as news broke on Friday that rapper Unk, known for his massive 2006 hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has passed away at the age of 43.

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 ...

ATLANTA -- The cause of death for DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper known for 2000s hit songs “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has been revealed days after his death on Jan. 24 at age 43. Unk died ...

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 ...

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The Atlanta rapper behind those unforgettable party anthems, born Anthony Platt, has died at age 43. News of Unk's passing was confirmed by his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, in a Facebook post on Friday, ...

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 ...

DJ Unk, the rapper best known for the bouncy crunk hit 'Walk It Out,' has died. His wife confirmed his death over the weekend and revealed his cause of death.

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 ...

Rapper DJ Unk, who is best known for his 2006 hit song ... “I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER” The Atlanta-based rapper’s wife told TMZ on Sunday that he died in his sleep from a heart attack.