Reports are circulating about the death of rapper and disk jockey Unk, also known by the moniker DJ Unk. Now, people want to ...

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 ...

DJ Unk, known for hits like "Walk It Out," dies at 42 from a heart attack on January 24, 2025, leaving the hip-hop community in grief.

A cornerstone of mid-2000s Atlanta rap has died. DJ Unk passed away over the weekend at the age of 43. The Atlanta rapper, producer and DJ helped launch snap music into the mainstream.

DJ Unk, born Anthony Leonard Platt ... An Atlanta native, Platt began his music career in the late 1990s, spinning for the Southern Style DJs with DJ Montay and DJ Jelly. The trio brought its ...

The family of Atlanta Hip-Hop legend DJ Unk has announced his funeral service plans following his sudden passing earlier in January.

A man who was a cornerstone of Atlanta rap died over the weekend. DJ Unk was 43 years old. NPR music reporter Sidney Madden has this remembrance. SIDNEY MADDEN, BYLINE: If you were listening to ...

Unk was also credited for creating several hit remixes alongside artists like Big Boi, Andre 3000, and Jim Jones. The 42-year-old made major contributions to dance music and club culture for over ...

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 ...

known for hits songs 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step,' passes away DJ Unk rose to fame during the crunk and snap music era, but his journey started well before his Billboard success. Longtime friend and ...

Unk said the experience had inspired him to modify ... “From club floors to block parties, his music made everyone move.” ...

DJ Unk died of a heart attack. The passing of the Atlanta rapper - who was best known for his 2006 hits 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step' - on Friday (24.01.25) was confirmed by his wife, Sherkita Long ...