Rapper DJ Unk’s Death Mystery Solved

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Atlanta rapper DJ Unk died of a heart attack in his sleep on January 24th. He was 43 years old.

His wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, confirmed the cause of death, dispelling rumors circulating about the circumstances. She stated that drug use was not a factor.

A candlelight vigil is planned in his Atlanta neighborhood.

Long-Platt initially announced his passing on social media, expressing her grief and asking for privacy for her family.

DJ Unk, whose real name was Anthony Platt, began his career in the late 1990s, forming Southern Style DJs with DJ Montay and DJ Jelly. He signed with Big Oomp Records in 2000.

Health issues in 2009 impacted his career, though he continued to release music in later years.


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