DJ Unk dead at 43: Hip hop legend dies 16 years after heart attack blamed on ‘stress’

DJ Unk has died tragically young at 43 | . A leading light in the Hip Hop world and beloved rapper DJ Unk has died at the age of 43. The tragic death of the rapper, who was best known for his 2006 hits ‘Walk It Out’ and ‘2 Step’, was revealed by his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt on Facebook. The musician’s cause of death is unclear however he had suffered a heart attack 16 years earlier – blaming stress. His heartbroken wife Sherkita wrote: “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.(sic)” And the rapper’s former record label, Big Oomp Records, also confirmed the news of the “true legend”‘s death. They wrote in a statement on their Instagram Story: “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a true ATL legend, Anthony Platt better known as ‘DJ Unk’. “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.” Unk began his career...