DJ Unk's cause of death confirmed by wife

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
Rapper DJ Unk, who was best known for the bouncy early-2000s crunk hit "Walk It Out," has died. The musician's wife Sherkita Long-Platt announced his death Friday morning on Facebook. "I just lost my husband and my kids lost their father,
DJ Unk, ‘Walk It Out’ Rapper, Dead at 43
DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper who scored a pair of mid-2000s hits with "Walk It Out" and "2 Step," has died at the age of 43.
Rapper DJ Unk's Cause of Death Revealed
Two days after the death of DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper behind the 2006 snap hit "Walk It Out," his wife has revealed the cause of his passing. Sherkita Long-Platt, DJ Unk's widow, confirmed on Friday (Jan.
Amid Rumors, The Cause of DJ Unk’s Sudden Death Revealed
His label, Big Oomp Records, also confirmed his death in a post on Instagram Friday, writing, “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a true ATL legend, Anthony Platt better known as ‘DJ Unk.’
DJ Unk, creator of ‘Walk It Out,’ dies at 43
Famed Atlanta deejay Anthony Leonard Platt, better known as DJ Unk, has passed away at the age of 43. His cause of death has not been announced yet, and
DJ Unk Dies: Atlanta Rapper Who Had Hits With ‘Walk It Out’ & ‘2 Step’ Was 42
DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper who had a Top 10 pop single with "Walk It Out" in 2006 and followed with the R&B hit "2 Step," died January 24 at 42, his wife said.
Atlanta Legend & 'Walk It Out' Hitmaker DJ Unk Dead At 43
The City Of Atlanta and Hip-hop lost another legend as "Walk It Out" & "2 Step" hitmaker DJ Unk passed away at age 43.
Remembering Atlanta rapper and producer DJ Unk, dead at 43
A cornerstone of mid-2000s Atlanta rap has died. DJ Unk passed away over the weekend at the age of 43. The Atlanta rapper, producer and DJ helped launch snap music into the mainstream.
DJ Unk death explained by wife
Atlanta hip-hop icon DJ Unk, known for hits like "Walk it Out" and "2 Step," died after suffering cardiac arrest in his sleep, according to his wife. She denied speculation that his death was related to substance abuse.
Video: DJ Unk, Walk It Out Rapper, Dead at 43
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.
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'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.
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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 but ...
Family reportedly shares what caused DJ Unk's death
According to TMZ, the outlet spoke with the rapper's spouse, Sherkita Long-Platt, who revealed DJ Unk died after suffering a heart attack in his sleep. The outlet said she dispelled other claims ...
DJ UNK Dies: Beloved Atlanta Artist Was Age 42
Anthony Leonard Platt, the popular Atlanta artist professionally known as DJ Unk, has passed away at age 42. Platt’s wife, ...
What Happened to DJ Unk? About the 43-Year-Old Artist’s Death
DJ Unk (real name: Anthony Leonard Platt) died, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, confirmed on social media on January 24, 2025.