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, the rapper best known for the bouncy crunk hit 'Walk It Out,' has died. His wife confirmed his death over the weekend and revealed his cause of death.

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