The late DJ, hype man and rapper steadily built his career since the 1990s. Learn more about Unk's legacy.

Atlanta rapper born Anthony Platt also scored a hit in the mid-2000s with "2 Step," and collaborated with artists like Outkast, Three 6 Mafia, and Ying Yang Twins

The rapper and DJ, who died over the weekend at 43, was the biggest hit for the indie label Big Oomp Records. Its brief but shining moment injected fun back into a scene in transition.

The late ‘2 Step’ rapper suddenly died at the age of 43, his wife confirmed. Previously, DJ Unk opened up about battling certain ‘medical issues.’

The Atlanta native was best known for his contributions to the Southern Hip-Hop and snap music scenes during the mid-2000s.

DJ Unk was not just a legendary DJ, rapper and producer, but a true cornerstone of our label and the imprint that he left globally will be cherished forever,” it continued. W

DJ Unk, the Atlanta musician known for hits including 'Walk It Out,' reportedly died in his sleep following a cardiac arrest, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, told TMZ.

DJ Unk, the Atlanta-based rapper behind the hit single “Walk It Out,” died Friday, his wife Sherkita Long-Platt announced on Facebook. He was 43. “Please respect me and my family. I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their father. Our life will never be the same. I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER,” Long-Platt wrote. No cause of death was given.

According to reports from TMZ and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, DJ Unk's wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, revealed that he died of a heart attack in his sleep. She dispelled other claims circulating online about his death, emphasizing the suddenness of his passing.

The family of Atlanta Hip-Hop legend DJ Unk has announced his funeral service plans following his sudden passing earlier in January.

The Buffalo Bills, once again, came up just short of being able to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. This time, they fell in the AFC Championship Game in a close battle that wasn’t without its controversy.