DJ Unk, ‘Walk it Out’ and ‘2 Step’ rapper, dies at 43
The rapper is known for his snap music hits, staples of the crunk era.
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Iconic Atlanta rapper, hip-hop pioneer DJ Unk dies at 43; his wife pens heartbreaking tribute, ‘Our life will never…’
Hip-hop icon DJ Unk, behind standout 2006 hits “Walk It Out” and “2 Step,” sadly passed away this week, per Friday tributes from family and associates.
DJ Unk Dies: Atlanta Rapper Who Had Hits With ‘Walk It Out’ & ‘2 Step’ Was 42
DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper who had a Top 10 pop single with "Walk It Out" in 2006 and followed with the R&B hit "2 Step," died January 24 at 42, his wife said.
‘Walk It Out’ rapper DJ Unk dead at 43
Considered a pioneer in the snap music/ringtone era scene of the early aughts, Unk was known for party anthems like “Walk It Out” and “2 Step.”
DJ Unk Passes Away At 43
DJ Unk, a trailblazer of the Southern hip-hop scene and a pioneer of snap music, has passed away, TMZ reports. He was 43. His passing was confirmed by his wife Sherkita Long-Platt on Facebook. “Please respect me and my family. I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their father. Our life will
DJ Unk, Rapper Behind ‘Walk It Out,’ Dies at 43
DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper behind the 2006 snap smash "Walk It Out," has died at age 43, his family shared on Friday (Jan. 24).
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DJ Unk dead at 43: Atlanta rapper famous for Walk It Out passes away
The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of rapper and producer DJ Unk, who has passed away at the age of 43. His career reached a pinnacle with his 2006 breakout hit Walk It Out.
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