*The hip-hop community is in mourning following the untimely death of DJ Unk (born Anthony Leonard Platt) on January 24, 2025, at the age of 42. Known for his infectious energy and catchy tunes ...

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.

*DJ Unk, the Atlanta-based rapper best known for his infectious tracks “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has died at the age of 42. The news of his passing was shared by his wife Sherkita Long ...

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 ...

DJ Unk, the Atlanta ... be the biggest national hits of Unk’s career. His sophomore album 2econd Season arrived in late 2008 and included the single “Show Out,” which made the pop Top ...

Rapper DJ Unk, who was best known for the bouncy early ... She also shut down speculation that drugs played a role in the "2 Step" and "Show Out" artist's death. Read more:The 50 greatest moments ...

Unk was 43 years old. Unk, or DJ Unk, was born Anthony Leonard Platt ... have the same cultural impact as Unk’s debut, with its single “Show Out” not reaching the heights of “Walk It ...

Rapper DJ Unk, who was best known for the bouncy early-2000s crunk ... She also shut down speculation that drugs played a role in the "2 Step" and "Show Out" artist's death. Read more: The 50 greatest ...

DJ Unk released several other songs, including “Hit the Dance Floor” with Baby D, “Show Out,” “Have a Toast” with Louis Rocc, “Trap It Out,” and more.