Unk

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Unk
Also known asDJ Unk
Born
Anthony Leonard Platt[1]

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Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
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College Park, Georgia, U.S.
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  • Rapper
  • disc jockey
  • hype man
Years active1998–2025
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Anthony Leonard Platt (November 28, 1981 – January 24, 2025), better known by his stage name Unk, was an American rapper, DJ, and hype man. He is best known for his 2006 snap hit "Walk It Out".[2]

Life and career

Platt began spinning records in 1998, and, after meeting DJ Jelly and DJ Montay, joined their DJ entourage, the Southern Style DJs. They performed for high school parties, proms, pep rallies, and other events around the state of Georgia. In 2000, Big Oomp signed Unk to his label, Big Oomp Records. He released the album Beat'n Down Yo Block! in 2006 led by the single "Walk It Out" that reached the top ten in the Billboard Hot 100.[2] In 2008, he released the album 2econd Season, supported by the single "Show Out" to moderate success.[3] In 2013, he released the single "Have A Toast" followed by "Wait" in 2014,[4] while he continued to tour the college circuit.[5]

Death

In 2009, Platt suffered a mild heart attack that resulted in a reduced profile.[6] On January 24, 2025, Platt's wife confirmed through social media that he had died at the age of 43. According to TMZ, his cause of death was a heart attack.[7][8]

Discography

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Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[9] 		US
R&B
[10] 		US
Rap
[11]
Beat'n Down Yo Block! 109 21 8
2econd Season
  • Released: November 4, 2008
  • Label: Big Oomp, Koch
  • Format: CD, digital download
 104 15 6

Mixtapes

  • 2009: Itsago The Mixtape Vol.1
  • 2009: Smoke On
  • 2009: ATL Off Da Chain

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[2] 		US
R&B
[3] 		US
Rap
[12]
"Walk It Out" 2006 10 2 2 Beat'n Down Yo Block!
"2 Step" 24 9 4
"Hit the Dance Floor"
(featuring Baby D) 		2007 — 84 —
"Show Out" 2008 — 46 17 2econd Season
Get Em Up 2012 — — — Non-album singles
Trap it Out 2013 — — —
Have a Toast (feat. Louis Rocc) — — —
Wait 2014 — — —
Alive (feat. Erica Leigh) with Another Monster 2015 — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
R&B
"Video"[15]
(Johntá Austin featuring Unk) 		2007 — Non-album singles
"Rock On (Do the Rockman)"
(Montana featuring Unk) 		64
"I'd Rather"
(Three 6 Mafia featuring Unk) 		2008 98 Last 2 Walk
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."ACE Repertory". Ascap.com. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Script error: No such module "WLink"./chart-history/Script error: No such module "WLink". "Unk Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012. {{cite magazine}}: Check |url= value (help)
  3. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Script error: No such module "WLink"./chart-history/Script error: No such module "WLink". "Unk Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012. {{cite magazine}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."#FreshHeat: DJ Unk "Wait"". Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Rap Music & Videos |AllHipHop. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."What the Fuck Happened to...DJ Unk and Chingy? – Notmad Notmad". notmad.us. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Wolfe, Roman (August 31, 2009). "DJ Unk Gives Up Weed, Liquor After Heart Attack". Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Rap Music & Videos |AllHipHop. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Horowitz, Steven J. (January 24, 2025). "DJ Unk, 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step' Rapper, Dies at 43". Variety. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."DJ Unk's Cause of Death Revealed". TMZ. January 26, 2025. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Script error: No such module "WLink"./chart-history/Script error: No such module "WLink". "Unk Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012. {{cite magazine}}: Check |url= value (help)
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Script error: No such module "WLink"./chart-history/Script error: No such module "WLink". "Unk Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012. {{cite magazine}}: Check |url= value (help)
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Script error: No such module "WLink"./chart-history/Script error: No such module "WLink". "Unk Album & Song Chart History: Rap Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012. {{cite magazine}}: Check |url= value (help)
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Script error: No such module "WLink"./chart-history/Script error: No such module "WLink". "Unk Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012. {{cite magazine}}: Check |url= value (help)
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  15. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."R&R: Going For Adds: Urban (Week Of June 11, 2009)". Radio & Records. Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2012.

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