The Brief
- Anthony Leonard Platt, also known as DJ Unk, passed away on Jan. 24.
- DJ Unk rose to fame in the mid-2000s with his breakout hit ‘Walk It Out,’ which reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- His 2006 debut album Beat’n Down Yo Block! featured major hits like ‘Walk It Out’ and ‘2 Step,’ becoming staples of Southern hip-hop and club culture.
- Throughout his career, he collaborated with notable artists and producers like DJ Montay and V.I.C., leaving a lasting impact on Atlanta’s music scene.
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.
DJ Unk dies at 42, Essence reports
What we know:
Platt passed away on Jan. 24, 2025. Both TMZ and Essence magazine are reporting his death.…