#unk #djunk #dj #djunkwalkitout #djunkdead #djunkdeath #walkitoutdjunk #djunkinterview #djunkpassedaway <br />#AnthonyPlatt #djunkpassesaway #djunk-walkitout #unk;<br />DJ Unk holds up his bling for a photo on the black carpet before Atlanta's Dirty Awards in 2008. The artist, born <br />Anthony Platt, died on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. He was 43. Photo credit: Jessica McGown<br />The Atlanta DJ and rapper, whose real name is Anthony Platt, signed to the esteemed Atlanta-based record label Big <br /><br />Oomp Records in 2000. His 2006 debut album “Beat’n Down Yo Block” reached no. 21 on Billboard’s R&B and Hip-Hop <br />chart. In 2008, he dropped his sophomore album “Second Season.”<br /><br />In 2009, he was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack.<br /><br />“DJ Unk was not just a legendary DJ, rapper and producer, but a true cornerstone of our label and the imprint that <br /><br />he left globally will be cherished forever,” Robinson wrote in a statement sent to The Atlanta Journal-<br />Constitution.<br /><br />“Hit songs such as “Walk It Out” and “2 Step” have left an indelible mark on the industry, and his legacy will <br /><br />continue to inspire artists, DJs, and fans alike for years to come. His energy, creativity, and commitment to the <br />craft will never be forgotten.<br /><br />Robinson added: “We ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We also <br /><br />want to thank everyone who has supported DJ Unk and the Oomp Camp over the years.”
