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DJ Unk Reportedly Dies at Age 43
Anthony "DJ Unk" Platt has reportedly died. He was 42 years old. According to multiple posts from family members, the Atlanta native died on Friday, but the circumstances of his death have not ...
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Rapper DJ Unk, Of 'Walk It Out' Fame, Dies At 43
DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper known for his hits 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step,' has died at the age of 43. The news of his death was confirmed by his family members and his former label, Big Oomp Records.
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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 ...
AllHipHop9d
DJ Unk—Best Known For His 2006 Hit “Walk It Out”—Dead At 43
Anthony Platt—better known by his stage name DJ Unk—has died. On Friday (January 24), Platt’s wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, confirmed his death via Facebook. “Please respect me and my family ...
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DJ Unk Dies: Atlanta Rapper Who Had Hits With ‘Walk It Out’ & ‘2 Step’ Was 42
DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper who had a Top 10 pop single with “Walk It Out” in 2006 and followed with the R&B hit “2 Step,” died Friday. He was 42. His wife Sherkita Long-Platt posted the ...
Complex8d
DJ Unk Died From Heart Attack, His Wife Says
DJ Unk's wife has revealed his cause of death. On Sunday, the rapper's widow, Sherkita Long-Platt, spoke to TMZ and explained that the Atlanta legend died in his sleep at age 43 after going ...
Hollywood Life8d
DJ Unk: 5 Things to Know About the Music Artist Who Died at 43
DJ Unk (nee Anthony Leonard Platt) has died at age of 43. His wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, took to social media on Friday to share the sad news. “Please respect me and my family. I just lost my ...
AOL9d
DJ Unk of ‘Walk It Out’ and ‘2 Step’ fame has passed away
According to social media posts from his wife, DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper recently passed away. DJ Unk, born Anthony Platt, has reportedly passed away, according to a recent social media post from ...
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Remembering DJ Unk: The Cause of Death Revealed + Reaction from Boosie | WATCH
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 ...
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DJ Unk, ‘Walk It Out’ and ‘2 Step’ Rapper, Dies at 43
DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper behind the hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” died at the age of 43. Unk, born Anthony Platt, was one of the key figures in snap music, a subgenre of crunk that ...
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DJ Unk’s Wife Reveals “Walk It Out” Rapper’s Cause Of Death
Unk’s wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, told TMZ Unk died peacefully in his sleep on January 24 following cardiac arrest, while also addressing circulating rumors about his death. She emphasized he ...