The music scene mourns the death of DJ Unk who became famous through Walk It Out in 2006 as he reached his final years at 43. Sherkita Long-Platt posted news about her husband’s death through social media. Through her sadness, she highlighted how his death affected their entire family unit.
A Loss Felt Across the Music Industry
Popular throughout the mid-2000s under the stage name Anthony Platt the rapper gained fame through his bold beat selection and his dance-forward songwriting. Within the hip-hop world, his music functioned as essential community anthems while extending his musical reach across Atlanta beyond his original artist origins. The record label head Korey “Big Oomp” Roberson paid tribute to DJ Unk by remembering his valuable work within the music business. DJ Unk served as both an artist and cultural icon according to him whose influence will endure as a national symbol.
Although the public remains unaware of his death reason DJ Unk previously dealt with various medical problems. A 2009 heart attack halted his career trajectory shortly after the heart attack occurred. Over time numerous health-related troubles reportedly hindered his musical production rate because he faced recurrent medical challenges.
Final Thoughts
Fans alongside other artists have paid tribute online to DJ Unk by honoring his vital role in shaping Atlanta’s hip-hop community. Dance music and club culture forever bear the imprint of DJ Unk because Walk It Out extends its presence in music collections across the globe. The music industry mourns his passing yet his memorial resides in the songs and musical elements that shaped an entire artistic period.
