Platt passed away on Jan. 24, 2025. Both TMZ and Essence magazine are reporting his death.

His wife, Anthony Leonard Platt, first announced his passing on her social media on Friday, asking for respect for her and her family. “”Please respect me and my family. I just lost my husband and my kids just lost their father. Our life will never be the same. I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER,” the post read.

He is remembered as a leader of the snap music movement, with his hits continuing to resonate in clubs and on playlists nationwide.

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