Unk, Atlanta Rapper Behind “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” Dies at 43
Unk, the Atlanta rapper known for the hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has died, according to social media posts from his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, and one of his former labels, Big Oomp Records. A ...
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‘Walk It Out’ rapper DJ Unk’s cause of death revealed
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” ...
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‘Walk It Out’ rapper DJ Unk dead at 43: ‘Our life will never be the same’
“Our life will never be the same. I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER.” Unk rose to fame in the mid-2000s with his debut album, “Beat’n Down Yo Block!” He had two breakout singles from the 2006 ...
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Unk's 'Walk It Out' defined a fun, hyperlocal moment in Atlanta rap history
Unk released "Walk It Out" into a rap scene in the middle of a balancing act. Outkast was all but closing the book on their milestone career, releasing their final project, the movie soundtrack ...
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DJ Unk Dies: Atlanta Rapper Who Had Hits With ‘Walk It Out’ & ‘2 Step’ Was 42
which just the top half of the Billboard 200. Those would be the biggest national hits of Unk’s career. His sophomore album 2econd Season arrived in late 2008 and included the single “Show Out ...
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Rapper DJ Unk’s wife reveals his cause of death
Unk was known for his “Beat’n Down Yo Block” debut album, which hit No. 21 on the 2006 Billboard R&B and Hip-Hop chart. “Walk It Out” took the nation by dance storm, and “2 Step ...
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DJ Unk, ‘Walk It Out’ Rapper, Dead at 43
Six years later, Unk released his debut album Beat’n Down Yo Block!, featuring “Walk It Out,” which became a platinum-selling Hot 100 hit, peaking at Number 10 in 2006; the track’s ...
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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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DJ Unk: The Atlanta Rapper and Party Starter Behind ‘Walk It Out’ Dies at 42 | VIDEO
Though these two tracks would become the hallmark of Unk’s career, he continued to explore new musical avenues. His sophomore album, 2econd Season, was released in late 2008, featuring the singl ...
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Rapper DJ Unk's Cause of Death Revealed
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 ...
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.
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Rapper DJ Unk’s Cause of Death Revealed
The success of those tracks solidified DJ Unk as a leader of the snap subgenre of Southern hip-hop. His second album, 2econd Season, released in 2008, peaked at No. 15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop ...