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,

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 circulating online about his death.

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.

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.

“DJ Unk was not just a legendary DJ, rapper and producer, but a true cornerstone of our label and the imprint that he left globally will be cherished forever,” Big Oomp Records said in an Instagram post.

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.

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.

DJ Unk was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack. “DJ Unk was not just a legendary DJ, rapper and producer, but a true cornerstone of our label and the

The City Of Atlanta and Hip-hop lost another legend as "Walk It Out" & "2 Step" hitmaker DJ Unk passed away at age 43.

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 ...

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