Unk

Unk
Born	Anthony Leonard Platt Template:Birth date
Died	January 24, 2025(2025-01-24) (aged 43)
Occupation(s)	Rapper, DJ, hype man
Years active	1998–2025
Known for	"Walk It Out"

Anthony Leonard Platt (November 28, 1981 – January 24, 2025), professionally known as Unk, was an American rapper, DJ, and hype man best remembered for his 2006 snap track "Walk It Out".

Life and career

Platt embarked on his DJ career in 1998, eventually joining Southern Style DJs after meeting DJ Jelly and DJ Montay. Together, they played at numerous venues throughout Georgia. In 2000, Big Oomp brought him onto Big Oomp Records. His 2006 album Beat'n Down Yo Block! included the top ten Billboard Hot 100 hit "Walk It Out". Two years later, he released 2econd Season, which featured the moderately popular single "Show Out". He kept producing singles such as "Have A Toast" (2013) and "Wait" (2014) while performing extensively on college tours.

Death

Following a mild heart attack in 2009 that affected his public presence, Platt passed away on January 24, 2025, at the age of 43. His wife announced his death via social media, with TMZ attributing the cause to a heart attack.

Studio albums

Notable albums with highest chart rankings

Title	Album details	Highest chart positions
		US Billboard 200	US R&B/Hip-Hop	US Rap
Beat'n Down Yo Block!	Released: October 3, 2006 Label: Big Oomp, Koch Records Format: CD, digital download	109	21	8
2econd 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

As lead artist

Prominent singles with chart rankings and certifications

Title	Year	Highest chart placements			Certifications	Album
		US Hot 100	US R&B/Hip-Hop	US Rap
"Walk It Out"	2006	10	2	2	RIAA: Platinum	Beat'n Down Yo Block!
"2 Step"		24	9	4	RIAA: Gold
"Hit the Dance Floor" (featuring Baby D)	2007	—	84	—
"Show Out"	2008	—	46	17		2econd Season
Get Em Up	2012	—	—	—		Non-album singles
Trap it Out	2013	—	—	—
Have a Toast (feat. Louis Rocc)		—	—	—
Wait	2014	—	—	—
Alive (feat. Erica Leigh) with Another Monster	2015	—	—	—

Featured Collaborations

Selected singles indicating chart rankings, release date, and associated album

Song Title	Release Year	Highest Chart Position	Album Name
		US R&B
"Video" (Johntá Austin with Unk)	2007	—	Non-album singles
"Rock On (Do the Rockman)" (Montana with Unk)		64
"I'd Rather" (Three 6 Mafia with Unk)	2008	98	Last 2 Walk
"—" signifies a track that did not enter the charts.