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Atlanta Rapper DJ Unk Dies at 43 from Heart Attack

1/29/2025

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DJ Unk, the beloved Atlanta rapper behind the iconic hit “Walk It Out,” tragically passed away at 43 from a heart attack on January 24. His wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, emphasizing that drugs were not a factor and pleading for respect as their family navigates this immense loss.

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DJ Unk, the beloved Atlanta rapper behind the iconic hit “Walk It Out,” tragically passed away at 43 from a heart attack on January 24. His wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, emphasizing that drugs were not a factor and pleading for respect as their family navigates this immense loss.