DJ Unk’s wife reveals his cause of death
The family of an Atlanta hip-hop pioneer who died on Friday revealed his cause of death. DJ Unk, whose real name was Anthony Leonard Platt, died in his sleep from a heart attack, his wife Sherkita Long-Platt told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
DJ Unk’s cause of death confirmed by wife after ‘Walk It Out’ rapper dies at 43
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.
'Walk It Out' rapper, Atlanta hip-hop icon DJ Unk's cause of death revealed
The wife of Anthony Leonard Platt, the man better known as Atlanta hip-hop icon DJ Unk, has revealed the cause of his death.
Rapper’s cause of death revealed: ‘Thanks for the dance moves and the memories’
Now new reports have confirmed the Atlanta, Ga., rapper’s cause of death. Billboard reports how Sherkita Long-Plattt — the wife of the 43-year-old artist who may be best known for his 2006 hit single “Walk It Out” — confirmed to TMZ he passed away in his sleep after suffering from cardiac arrest.
‘Walk It Out’ rapper DJ Unk dead at 43: ‘Our life will never be the same’
DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper best known for his hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has died. He was 43. Born Anthony Leonard Platt, Unk passed away on Friday, according to a statement from Korey “Big Oomp” Roberson, who founded the record label Big Oomp Records, which signed Unk in 2000.
‘Walk It Out’ rapper DJ Unk has died, reports say
Anthony Leonard Platt, also known as DJ Unk, has died at age 43, according to reports from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Rolling Stone. The Atlanta rapper was best known for the hits "Walk It Out" and "2 Step.
DJ Unk, Walk It Out Rapper, Dead at 43
DJ Unk, real name Anthony Leonard Platt, has died. He was 43. The 'Walk it Out' rapper died last week, according to a Facebook post by his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt. She told TMZ that her husband died in his sleep after suffering a heart attack.
‘Walk It Out’ Hitmaker DJ Unk Dies At 43
Anthony Leonard Platt, known as DJ Unk, will be remembered as Big Oomp Records legend, a husband, and a father.
‘Walk It Out’ rapper DJ Unk’s cause of death revealed
Rapper DJ Unk, best known for his hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” died after suffering a heart attack, his wife has revealed. The Atlanta musician died in his sleep on Friday, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, confirmed to TMZ. He was 43.
DJ Unk, ‘Walk It Out’ and ‘2 Step’ Rapper, Dies at 43
The husband and father, born Anthony Leonard Platt, was remembered as "a true ATL legend" Atlanta rapper and hype man DJ Unk has died. He was 43. Born Anthony Leonard Platt, the artist rose to fame in the early 2000s with hits like “Walk It Out” and “2 Step.
Funeral details announced for DJ Unk
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 ...
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Atlanta hip-hop icon DJ Unk dies at 42: TMZ
ATLANTA - Anthony Leonard Platt, known professionally as DJ Unk, an influential figure in Atlanta's hip-hop scene and a ...
DJ Unk: 5 Things to Know About the Music Artist Who Died at 43
News emerged on January 24, 2025, that ‘Walk It Out’ rapper DJ Unk has died. Read about his life and career below.