ATLANTA — Fans, family, and friends gathered Sunday evening to honor Atlanta hip-hop icon DJ Unk at a heartfelt vigil celebrating his life and legacy. Known to the world as the artist behind the 2006 smash hits "Walk It Out" and "2 Step," DJ Unk, whose real name was Anthony Leonard Platt, passed away at the age of 43.

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.

DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper who rose to fame in the early 2000s with hits like “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has died. The musician, born Anthony Leonard Platt, passed away in his sleep after suffering a cardiac arrest on Friday,

Hip hop star DJ Unk made famous during the 2000s has died aged 43. The Atlanta-born rapper and producer, real name Anthony Leonard Platt, was popular for his songs within the “crunk” music genre, in particular his 2006 hit Walk It Out.

Anthony Leonard Platt, the popular Atlanta artist professionally known as DJ Unk, has passed away at age 42. Platt’s wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, requesting privacy during the difficult time.

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-based musician died in his sleep on Friday, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt confirmed to TMZ. He was 43.

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DJ Unk, the Atlanta-based rapper behind the hit single “Walk It Out,” died Friday, his wife Sherkita Long-Platt announced on Facebook. He was 43. “Please respect me and my family. I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their father. Our life will never be the same. I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER,” Long-Platt wrote. No cause of death was given.

A cause of death for DJ Unk of “Walk It Out” fame has been revealed two days after the news of his sudden death was announced. The pioneering Atlanta artist passed away from a heart attack in his sleep on Friday (Jan.

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.

Famed Atlanta deejay Anthony Leonard Platt, known for his hit songs "Walk it Out" and "2 Step," has died his record label confirmed, writing, "It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a true ATL legend.