The wife of Anthony Leonard Platt, the man better known as Atlanta hip-hop icon DJ Unk, has revealed the cause of his death.

The late DJ, hype man and rapper steadily built his career since the 1990s. Learn more about Unk's legacy.

DJ Unk (real name: Anthony Leonard Platt) died, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, confirmed on social media on January 24, 2025.

DJ Unk, an Atlanta rapper best known for the hits 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step', has died at age 43. The cause of death has not been revealed. His death was first reported Friday and confirmed by his ...

Supporters, fellow artists, and fans are expected to join in honoring the legacy of a man whose infectious spirit resonated through his work. DJ Unk’s rise to fame began in the late 1990s when ...

“DJ Unk was not just a legendary DJ ... from not eating right,” the rapper continued. “Basically man, I work hard everyday. Everything I do every day I try to make something happen in ...

Unk, whose real name was Anthony Platt ... "It comes from not exercising, from not eating right," he told XXL in 2010. "Basically, man, I work hard every day. Everything I do every day I try ...