Atlanta hip-hop icon DJ Unk dies at 43: TMZ

Posted on January 27, 2025

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.

Read the full story here

Blogs

BJTS 4-17-25

BJTS 4-17-25

Brenda Gilbert, President of the National Dunbar Horace Mann Alumni Association (NDHMAA), along with Reunion Chairperson Deborah Springer Suttlar and Raymond Frazier with Bus Transportation, want to remind everyone that the registration deadline for the upcoming National Dunbar Horace Mann Reunion is April 30th. If you haven’t registered yet or need more information, please contact…

BJTS 4-10-25

BJTS 4-10-25

Kimberly Hayman, founder and executive director of Ashley’s Kloset, an Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities and their families, is hosting the annual Boots and Bling Fundraiser. It will take place on Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Red and Blue Events Venue. For tickets and more information, visit…

BJTS 4-3-25

BJTS 4-3-25

Kenya Eddings, Director of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, highlights the organization’s mission to ensure that all minority Arkansans have access to preventive health care. Their goal is to promote wellness and prevent diseases that disproportionately affect minority communities. In recognition of National Nutrition Awareness Month, the focus this month is on healthy eating. For…

Playlist

Headlines