Legendary rapper DJ Unk has died aged 43, his household has confirmed.
His spouse, Sherkita Lengthy-Platt, revealed in a Fb put up revealed yesterday, “I simply misplaced my husband and my children simply misplaced their father.
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“Our life won’t ever be the identical. I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER,” she added, referring to his actual title Anthony Leonard Platt.
She requested that others “please respect me and my household” throughout this troublesome time.
No reason behind demise was shared for the musician.
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The rapper is understood for his 2000 hit Stroll It Out and his observe up track 2 Step, launched in 2006, amongst different songs.
He was mourned by these near him, together with his file label Huge Oomp Data, based by fellow Korey “Huge Oomp” Robinson.
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart and profound unhappiness that we announce the passing of a real ATL legend, Anthony Platt higher often called ‘DJ Unk’,” the organisation wrote in an Instagram put up.
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“DJ Unk was not only a legendary DJ, rapper, and producer, however a real cornerstone of our label and the imprint that he left globally will probably be cherished endlessly.
“Hit songs reminiscent of Stroll It Out and 2 Step have left an indelible mark on the business, and his legacy will proceed to encourage artists, DJs, and followers alike for years to return. His power, creativity, and dedication to the craft won’t ever be forgotten.”
Followers additionally paid tribute to the DJ, producer, and rapper.
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Journalist Torraine Walker shared on X, previously Twitter, “Shout out to DJ Unk, who handed away as we speak at 43. Dude could have been one in all, if not the primary, ATL artist to have an area indie nightclub hit take off and go mainstream platinum within the early running a blog/social media period.”
One other added, “Bro I am so f–king upset about DJ Unk. Stroll it out and 2step are CLASSICS!!!!!!!!! What a gem we have misplaced !!!”
The rapper stepped again after reportedly struggling a coronary heart assault in 2009.
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In 2010 he stated in an interview with XXL, ”I had some medical points happening from not consuming the correct meals and that simply come from once I stopped caring for myself,”
“I received to get wholesome not only for my sake, but additionally for my children and for my spouse.”
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