Born Anthony Leonard Platt, DJ Unk was part of the Southern Style DJs before signing with Big Oomp Records in 2000. He made his debut with the single "Walk It Out" in August 2006, months ahead of his ...

we celebrate the life and legacy of DJ Unk,” Big Oomp said. “Put your flowers in the comments as we honor his impact on Atlanta and beyond.” Unk was known for his “Beat’n Down Yo Block ...

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 ...

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 ...

The rapper rose to fame in the mid-2000s with his debut album, “Beat’n Down Yo Block!” DJ Unk put his name on the map when his two breakout singles from the 2006 record — “Walk It Out” ...

Prince Williams/WireImage Atlanta-based rapper DJ Unk’s cause of death has reportedly been revealed. Dj Unk’s wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, confirmed to TMZ on Sunday, January 26, that the musician died ...

It was like doing a song with Michael Jackson.” DJ Unk’s second single, “2Step,” from Beat’n Down Yo Block!, reached No. 24 on the Hot 100 and landed in the top 10 on both Hot Rap Songs ...

“2Step,” the second single from Beat’n Down Yo Block!, 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 ...

Rapper DJ Unk, who is best known for his 2006 hit ... went platinum — was featured on his 2006 debut album, “Beat’n Down Yo Block!” The song climbed into the top 10 of the Billboard ...

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