The family of an Atlanta hip-hop pioneer who died on Friday revealed his cause of death. DJ Unk, whose real name was Anthony Leonard Platt, died in his sleep from a heart attack, his wife Sherkita Long-Platt told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

DJ Unk was not just a legendary DJ, rapper and producer, but a true cornerstone of our label and the imprint that he left globally will be cherished forever,” it continued. W

Two days after the death of DJ Unk, the Atlanta rapper behind the 2006 snap hit "Walk It Out," his wife has revealed the cause of his passing. Sherkita Long-Platt, DJ Unk's widow, confirmed on Friday (Jan.