DJ Unk, whose real name was Anthony Platt, has sadly passed away, as confirmed by a heartfelt social media post from his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt. Reports

The following article contains mentions of death. Atlanta-based rapper DJ Unk, best known for his 2006 hit Walk It Out, has died at the age of 43. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. His wife,

ATLANTA - Anthony Leonard Platt, known professionally as DJ Unk, an influential figure in Atlanta's hip-hop scene and a pioneer of the snap music subgenre, has passed away, according to TMZ. He was 42. Platt passed away on Jan. 24, 2025. Both TMZ and Essence magazine are reporting his death.