Anthony Leonard Platt (November 28, 1981 – January 24, 2025), better known by his stage name Unk, was an American rapper, DJ, and hype man. He is best known for his 2006 snap hit "Walk It Out".
Life and career Platt began spinning records in 1998, and, after meeting DJ Jelly and DJ Montay, joined their DJ entourage, the Southern Style DJs. They performed for high school parties, proms, pep rallies, and other events around the state of Georgia. In 2000, Big Oomp signed Unk to his label, Big Oomp Records. He released the album Beat'n Down Yo Block! in 2006 led by the single "Walk It Out" that reached the top ten in the Billboard Hot 100. In 2008, he released the album 2econd Season, supported by the single "Show Out" to moderate success. In 2013, he released the single "Have A Toast" followed by "Wait" in 2014, while he continued to tour the college circuit.
Death In 2009, Platt suffered a mild heart attack that resulted in a reduced profile. On January 24, 2025, Platt's wife confirmed through social media that he had died at the age of 43. According to TMZ, his cause of death was a heart attack.
Discography
Albums Studio albums + List of albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positionsUSUSR&BUSRapBeat'n Down Yo Block! Released: October 3, 2006 Label: Big Oomp, Koch Format: CD, digital download 109 21 82econd Season Released: November 4, 2008 Label: Big Oomp, Koch Format: CD, digital download 104 15 6
Mixtapes 2009: Itsago The Mixtape Vol.1 2009: Smoke On 2009: ATL Off Da Chain
Singles As lead artist + List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumUSUSR&BUSRap"Walk It Out"2006 10 2 2 RIAA: PlatinumBeat'n Down Yo Block!"2 Step" 24 9 4 RIAA: Gold"Hit the Dance Floor"(featuring Baby D) 2007 — 84 —"Show Out" 2008 — 46 172econd SeasonGet Em Up 2012 — — —Non-album singlesTrap it Out 2013 — — —Have a Toast (feat. Louis Rocc) — — —Wait 2014 — — —Alive (feat. Erica Leigh) with Another Monster 2015 — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
As featured performer + List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions AlbumUSR&B"Video"(Johntá Austin featuring Unk)2007 —Non-album singles"Rock On (Do the Rockman)"(Montana featuring Unk) 64"I'd Rather"(Three 6 Mafia featuring Unk) 2008 98 Last 2 Walk "—" denotes a recording that did not chart.
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