DJ Unk: 5 Things to Know About the Music Artist Who Died at 43
News emerged on January 24, 2025, that 'Walk It Out' rapper DJ Unk has died. Read about his life and career below.
What Happened to DJ Unk? About the 42-Year-Old Artist’s Death
DJ Unk (real name: Anthony Leonard Platt) died, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, confirmed on social media on January 24, 2025.
DJ Unk’s Net Worth: How Much Money the Late Artist Had
The late DJ, hype man and rapper steadily built his career since the 1990s. Learn more about Unk's legacy.
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Pioneering Atlanta hip-hop artist DJ Unk dead at 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 ...
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Unk's 'Walk It Out' defined a fun, hyperlocal moment in Atlanta rap history
The rapper and DJ, who died over the weekend at 43, was the biggest hit for the indie label Big Oomp Records. Its brief but ...
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DJ Unk: 5 Things to Know About the Music Artist Who Died at 43
Unk’s first record label ... Amid news of his death, learn more about the life of the Atlanta native and music artist. Though a cause of death has not been released, a source allegedly told ...
Funeral arrangements announced for Atlanta rapper DJ Unk
According to reports from TMZ and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, DJ Unk's wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, revealed that he died of a heart attack in his sleep. She dispelled other claims circulating ...
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DJ Unk, 'Walk It Out' rapper, dies at 43
DJ Unk, the Atlanta hip-hop artist behind the 2006 hit "Walk It Out," has died. Unk, whose real name was Anthony Platt, died at age 43 on Friday, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, announced on Facebook. ...
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Rapper DJ Unk’s Cause of Death Revealed
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 ...
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DJ Unk, 'Walk It Out' rapper, dies at 43
DJ Unk, the Atlanta hip-hop artist behind the 2006 hit "Walk It Out," has died. Unk, whose real name was Anthony Platt, died at age 43 on Friday, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, announced on Facebook.
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‘Walk It Out’ rapper DJ Unk dead at 43: ‘Our life will never be the same’
and his legacy will continue to inspire artists, DJs, and fans alike for years to come. His energy, creativity, and commitment to the craft will never be forgotten.” Rapper and deejay DJ Unk ...
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DJ Unk, ‘Walk It Out’ Rapper, Dies at 43
DJ Unk, the Atlanta-based rapper behind the hit ... and his legacy will continue to inspire artists, DJs, and fans alike for years to come. His energy, creativity, and commitment to the craft ...