DJ Unk, the Atlanta hip-hop artist behind the 2006 hit "Stroll It Out," has died.

Unk, whose actual title was Anthony Platt, died at age 43 on Friday, his spouse, Sherkita Lengthy-Platt, introduced on Fb. "Please respect me and my household," she wrote. "I simply misplaced my husband and my youngsters simply misplaced their father. Our life won’t ever be the identical. I LOVE YOU, ANTHONY, FOREVER."

She didn’t present a explanation for demise.

The DJ's former label, Massive Oomp Information, responded to the information on Instagram. "It’s with a heavy coronary heart and profound disappointment that we announce the passing of a real ATL legend," its assertion learn. "We prolong our deepest condolences to his household, mates, and the numerous followers who had been touched by his artistry and spirit. DJ Unk was not only a legendary DJ, rapper, and producer, however a real cornerstone of our label, and the imprint that he left globally might be cherished ceaselessly."

The label's assertion continued, "Hit songs equivalent to 'Stroll It Out' and '2 Step' have left an indelible mark on the trade, and his legacy will proceed to encourage artists, DJs, and followers alike for years to return. His power, creativity, and dedication to the craft won’t ever be forgotten. We ask that you just hold his household in your ideas and prayers throughout this troublesome time."

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Born in 1981, Platt started DJing as a teen, becoming a member of forces with DJ Jelly and DJ Montay to type the Southern Fashion DJs. He signed to Massive Oomp in 2000, ultimately releasing his debut album, Beat'n Down Yo Block, on Koch Information in 2006.

The album included the hit single "Stroll It Out," which peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop charts and No. 10 on the Scorching 100 chart. A remix of the music featured André 3000 and Jim Jones.

One other single from the album, "2 Step," additionally achieved industrial success, hitting No. 9 on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts and No. 24 on the Scorching 100. That music additionally spawned a notable remix, that includes T-Ache, E40, and Jones.

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Unk launched his sophomore album, 2econd Season, in 2008. It featured visitor appearances from Sean Kingston, Ray J, Three 6 Mafia, and Ying Yang Twins, amongst others. The next yr, he launched three mixtapes: Itsago The Mixtape Vol.1, Smoke On, and ATL Off Da Chain.

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The musician suffered a coronary heart assault in 2009. "It comes from not exercising, from not consuming proper," he told XXL in 2010. "Principally, man, I work onerous day by day. All the pieces I do day by day I attempt to make one thing occur in my family. I always be on the go. I always be on airplanes, in several climate, and, you understand, it simply took a toll on me. It was stress."

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Unk dropped a number of singles within the early 2010s, together with "Get Em Up," "Entice It Out," and "Have a Toast." He launched his third album, Contemporary Off Dem Papers, in 2017.

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