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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. ... helped shape the sound of hip-hop in the mid-2000s, ...
DJ Unk, the iconic Atlanta artist best known for his 2006 hit “Walk It Out” has passed ... DJ Unk’s unique sound and style helped pave the way for Atlanta’s rise as a dominant force in hip ...
DJ Unk’s influence extends beyond his chart-topping hits. He played a crucial role in shaping the sound of Southern hip-hop and paving the way for future artists.
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 ...
DJ Unk, the Atlanta-based rapper behind the mid-2000s hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has died, according to his family and friends. He was 43.
Rapper DJ Unk, who is best known for his 2006 hit song “Walk It Out,” has died at 43 years old, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, announced on Friday. “Please respect me and my family.
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 ...
DJ Unk is best known for his 2006 hit singles, “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” both songs that hit the top 10 of Billboard’s rap charts.
DJ Unk (real name Anthony Platt), the Atlanta rapper best known for his 2006 snap/crunk hit “Walk It Out” and its followup single “2 Step,” has died at age 43.