Rest in Heaven DJ Unk
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DJ Unk, Creator of the Iconic Hit “Walk It Out,” Has Passed Away
DJ Unk, the iconic Atlanta artist best known for his 2006 hit “Walk It Out.”
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DJ Unk, the iconic Atlanta artist best known for his 2006 hit “Walk It Out” has passed away.
News of his passing was confirmed by family members online, though further details about his death have not yet been revealed.
DJ Unk, born Anthony Platt, became a prominent figure in hip-hop during the mid-2000s. His dance anthems, including “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” helped define an era of Atlanta’s music scene. Released as part of his debut album Beat’n Down Yo Block!, “Walk It Out” topped charts and became a cultural phenomenon, earning DJ Unk widespread recognition and solidifying his place in hip-hop history.
The song’s popularity extended far beyond the dance floor, inspiring countless remixes, including a high-profile collaboration featuring OutKast’s André 3000 and Big Boi.
DJ Unk’s unique sound and style helped pave the way for Atlanta’s rise as a dominant force in hip-hop.
Family, fans and fellow artists have taken to social media to share their condolences and celebrate DJ Unk’s legacy.
42, yo? Damn man. That's too young. It's crazy that so many young people are dying. RIP
Rip
'Walk It Out' Atlanta Rapper DJ Unk Dead
Atlanta rapper and DJ Unk has died ... TMZ has learned.
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Rest in peace.
Unk's wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, posted on Facebook Friday afternoon ... "Please respect me and my family. I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their father. Our life will never be the same. I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER"
Didn’t know who he was but w/o even watching a video I know the song “walk it out”
I’m not even into that style music but that song was a hitta.
Way too young….hope he lived 43 great years.
That song will live in infamy
Salute
Carry on…….
Rip
RIP.
And the Orange Moron is still walking and breathing…
And the Orange Moron is still walking and breathing…
RIP
DJ Unk, Creator of the Iconic Hit “Walk It Out,” Has Passed Away
https://balleralert.com/profiles/blogs/dj-unk-creator-of-the-iconic-hit-walk-it-out-has-passed-away/ DJ Unk, the iconic Atlanta artist best known for his 2006 hit “Walk It Out” has passed away. News of his passing was confirmed by family members online, though further details about his death...
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Rest in peace.
RIP but y'all gotta start testing y'all drugs. They are putting fentanyl in everything
It was a banger. R.I.P.
R.i.p 43 years too young
R.I.P.
Walk it out
RIP
RIP to DJ Unk!!..Gone too soon!!
That's crazy r.i.p.
Damn. R.I.P.
Rest in peace
DJ Unk, 'Walk It Out' rapper, dies at 43
DJ Unk, the Atlanta hip-hop artist behind hits like 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step,' has died at age 43.
