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Iconic Atlanta rapper Unk reportedly passes away at 43
The Atlanta music community was struck with grief as news broke on Friday that rapper Unk, known for his massive 2006 hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” has passed away at the age of 43.
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DJ UNK Dies: Beloved Atlanta Artist Was Age 42
Anthony Leonard Platt, the popular Atlanta artist professionally known as DJ Unk, has passed away at age 42. Platt’s wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook ...
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Remembering Atlanta rapper and producer DJ Unk, dead at 43
A man who was a cornerstone of Atlanta rap died over the weekend. DJ Unk was 43 years old. NPR music reporter Sidney Madden has this remembrance. SIDNEY MADDEN, BYLINE: If you were listening to the ...
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Unk's 'Walk It Out' defined a fun, hyperlocal moment in Atlanta rap history
Yes, Dupri and Luda performed the city's theme song, "Welcome to Atlanta," that night, and Jeezy brought Magic City poles and dancers on stage. But Unk called back to the city's rich dance and ...
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DJ Unk, ‘Walk It Out’ and ‘2 Step’ Rapper, Dies at 43
DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper behind the hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” died at the age of 43. Unk, born Anthony Platt, was one of the key figures in snap music, a subgenre of crunk that ...
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Remembering Atlanta rapper and producer DJ Unk, dead at 43
A man who was a cornerstone of Atlanta rap died over the weekend. DJ Unk was 43 years old. NPR music reporter Sidney Madden has this remembrance. SIDNEY MADDEN, BYLINE: If you were listening to ...
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Remembering Atlanta rapper and producer DJ Unk, dead at 43
A cornerstone of mid-2000s Atlanta rap has died. DJ Unk passed away over the weekend at the age of 43. The Atlanta rapper, producer and DJ helped launch snap music into the mainstream. KUOW is ...