Atlanta Journal Conscription and Rolling Stone reported that Anthony Leonard Platt, also known as DJ UNK, has died at the age of 43. Atlanta’s wrapper was the best known for the “Walk It Out” and “2 STEP” hits.
The cause of death has not been revealed. His death was reported first on Friday and was confirmed by his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, posted on Facebook.
“Please respect me and my family. I have lost my husband, and my kids have just lost their father. Our life is not the same. I love you forever. I am.
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The plat was previously frank about past health struggles. In a 2010 XXL magazine article, Platt, who recorded his health struggle, detailed the recovery from the last year’s heart attack.
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“I had a medical problem because I didn’t eat appropriate food, but it came since I stopped taking care of myself. I am not only for myself, but also for children and wives. I was healthy, “he said to XXL.
He continued: “I don’t exercise, so I don’t eat it right. I’m basically working hard every day. I try to do everything at home every day. I always do I’m out, I know it has hit me.
“Walk it out” and his breakout hit, peaking in the top 10 of the Billboard’s HOT 100 charts. The remix of this song features Atlanto Rapper Andre 3000, a friend of the legendary hip -hop group Outkast.
“I never imagined that he would reach such a record because he was very powerful for hip -hop, music, and everything,” he said to the Billboard at the 2023 Bet Award.
Contribution: Daniel Sfortza, NORTHJERSEY.com