Anthony Leonard Platt, better known as DJ Unk, tragically passed away on January 24, 2025, after suffering a cardiac arrest in his sleep, as confirmed by his wife, Sherkita Long-Pl

DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper best known for his hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has died. He was 43. Born Anthony Leonard Platt, Unk passed away on Friday, according to a statement from Korey “Big Oomp” Roberson, who founded the record label Big Oomp Records, which signed Unk in 2000.

Prince Williams/WireImage Atlanta-based rapper DJ Unk's cause of death has reportedly been revealed. Dj Unk's wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, confirmed to TMZ on Sunday, January 26, that the musician died in his sleep several days earlier on Friday,

Platt, revealed he died on Jan. 24 DJ Unk, the Atlanta MC known for his early 2000s hits including “Walk It Out” and “2 Step," died after suffering a cardiac arrest this week, according to his wife. Two days after the artist born Anthony Leonard Platt died at age 43,

Sherkita Long-Platt, DJ Unk’s widow, confirmed on Friday (Jan. 24) that the rapper had died at the age of 43. In a heartfelt Facebook post, she wrote, “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,” without disclosing the cause of death.

Sherkita Long-Platt said DJ Unk, whose real name was Anthony Leonard Platt died at age 43 from a heart attack, according to TMZ. Long-Platt added that DJ Unk suffered cardiac arrest while sleeping in their home on January 24, 2025.

DJ Unk’s cause of death has been confirmed: heart attack. Unk’s wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, told TMZ Unk died peacefully in his sleep on January 24 following cardiac arrest, while also addressing circulating rumors about his death. She emphasized he didn’t die from a drug overdose, contrary to speculation.

DJ Unk, the Atlanta-based rapper behind the hit single “Walk It Out,” died Friday, his wife Sherkita Long-Platt announced on Facebook. He was 43. “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,” Long-Platt wrote. No cause of death was given.

A cause of death for DJ Unk of “Walk It Out” fame has been revealed two days after the news of his sudden death was announced. The pioneering Atlanta artist passed away from a heart attack in his sleep on Friday (Jan.

Dj Unk’s wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, confirmed to TMZ on Sunday, January 26, that the musician died in his sleep several days earlier on Friday, January 24. Long-Platt also claimed that DJ Unk had suffered a heart attack. Hours after DJ Unk’s death, Long-Platt issued a statement via her Facebook page.

News emerged on January 24, 2025, that ‘Walk It Out’ rapper DJ Unk has died. Read about his life and career below.