I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER.” This loss has sent shockwaves through the music community, especially among fans of Southern rap and the crunk movement. DJ Unk was a key figure in popularizing ...

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.

DJ Unk attends the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET) ...

Unk, born Anthony Platt, was one of the key figures in snap music, a subgenre of crunk that came to prominence in the mid-2000s. As a solo artist, he scored the hits “Walk It Out” and “2 ...

It was used as the background music as eliminated groups on "America's Best Dance Crews ... reminiscing fondly about the role the songs played in their lives. RIP DJ Unk. Soundtrack of my youth. Walk ...

Sherkita Long-Platt, DJ Unk’s widow, confirmed on Friday (Jan ... like that because he’s so powerful as far as hip-hop and music and everything, so it’s a blessing. That was a dream come ...

Unk’s music “left an indelible mark on the industry, and his legacy will continue to inspire artists, DJs, and fans alike for years to come," the label's tribute read. “His energy ...

DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper behind the 2006 snap ... a record like that because he’s so powerful as far as hip-hop and music and everything, so it’s a blessing. That was a dream come true.