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Anthony Leonard Platt (November 28, 1981 – January 24, 2025), better known by his stage name Unk, was an American DJ, hype man, and rapper. He is best known for his 2006 snap hit "Walk It Out".

Life and career

Platt began spinning records in 1998, and, after meeting DJ Jelly and DJ Montay, joined their DJ entourage, the Southern Style DJs. They performed for high school parties, proms, pep rallies, and other events around the state of Georgia. In 2000, Big Oomp signed Unk to his label, Big Oomp Records. He released the album Beat'n Down Yo Block! in 2006 led by the single "Walk It Out" that reached the top ten in the Billboard Hot 100. In 2008, he released the album 2econd Season, supported by the single "Show Out" to moderate success. In 2013, he released the single "Have A Toast" followed by "Wait" in 2014, while he continued to tour the college circuit.

Death

In 2009, Platt suffered a mild heart attack that resulted in a reduced profile. On January 24, 2025, Platt's wife confirmed through social media that he had died at the age of 43. According to TMZ, his cause of death was a heart attack.

Discography

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Albums

Studio albums

Mixtapes

• 2009: Itsago The Mixtape Vol.1
• 2009: Smoke On
• 2009: ATL Off Da Chain

Singles

As lead artist

As featured performer

References

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3. ^ "Unk Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
4. "#FreshHeat: DJ Unk "Wait"". Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Rap Music & Videos |AllHipHop. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
5. "What the Fuck Happened to...DJ Unk and Chingy? – Notmad Notmad". notmad.us. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
6. Wolfe, Roman (August 31, 2009). "DJ Unk Gives Up Weed, Liquor After Heart Attack". Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Rap Music & Videos |AllHipHop. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
7. Horowitz, Steven J. (January 24, 2025). "DJ Unk, 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step' Rapper, Dies at 43". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
8. "DJ Unk's Cause of Death Revealed". TMZ. January 26, 2025. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
9. "Unk Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
10. "Unk Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
11. "Unk Album & Song Chart History: Rap Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
12. "Unk Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
13. "American single certifications – Unk – Walk It Out". Recording Industry Association of America. July 12, 2007. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
14. "American single certifications – Unk – 2 Step". Recording Industry Association of America. December 10, 2007. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
15. "R&R: Going For Adds: Urban (Week Of June 11, 2009)". Radio & Records. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2012.

External links

• Unk at IMDb

• 1981 births
• 2025 deaths
• 21st-century African-American musicians
• 21st-century American male musicians
• 21st-century American rappers
• African-American male rappers
• African-American DJs
• American hip-hop DJs
• MNRK Music Group artists
• Rappers from Atlanta
• Southern hip-hop musicians