‘Walk It Out’ rapper, Atlanta hip-hop icon DJ Unk’s cause of death revealed

ATLANTA – The wife of Anthony Leonard Platt, the man better known as DJ Unk, has shared the cause of the Atlanta hip-hop icon’s death. 

Platt died on Jan. 24 at the age of 43.

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DJ Unk dead at 43

What we know:

Platt’s wife, Sherkita Long-Platt announced his death on Friday in a Facebook post.

“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,” she wrote. “I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER.”

Speaking to TMZ, Long-Platt said that the influential DJ died in his sleep from a heart attack.

She also denied speculation that her husband’s death was related to substance abuse. 

What we don’t know:

Details about a funeral service for Platt have not been announced.

Who was Anthony Leonard Platt?

Dig deeper:

Born on Nov. 28, 1982, in Atlanta, Platt rose to fame in the mid-2000s with his breakout hit single, “Walk It Out,” which climbed into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Known for his infectious beats and energetic delivery, DJ Unk became a defining voice of Southern hip-hop and gained widespread recognition for his contributions to the genre.

Unk’s 2006 debut album, Beat’n Down Yo Block!, solidified his presence in the music industry, featuring hits such as “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” both of which became club anthems and cultural staples for many millennials. He followed up with his second studio album, 2econd Season, in 2008, further showcasing his talent as a DJ, rapper, and producer.

Throughout his career, Unk worked alongside notable artists and producers, including DJ Montay and V.I.C., and left an indelible mark on the Atlanta music scene. 

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