Lil Jon’s son Nathan Smith, who performed as DJ Young Slade, is found dead in Georgia

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I was so shocked and saddened to hear the news about Nathan Smith, Lil Jon’s son, who many of us knew as DJ Young Slade. He was found deceased near his home in Milton, Georgia, after being reported missing on Tuesday night. He was only 27 years old, and it’s just heartbreaking. Local police confirmed the news, and my thoughts are with Lil Jon and his family right now.

Lil Jon and his former wife, Nicole Smith, shared the heartbreaking news of their son, Nathan Smith’s, passing on Friday. They expressed their devastation in a social media post.

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Nathan was one of the most genuinely kind people you could ever hope to know. He was incredibly caring and considerate, always thoughtful and polite, and lived life with passion and warmth. He deeply loved his family and cherished his friends.

Nathan Smith’s parents described him as an exceptionally gifted music producer, artist, and engineer. He was a New York University graduate, they added.

We loved Nathan deeply and were so proud of everything he accomplished. We’re grateful we were able to tell him how much we cared for him before he passed. We also want to thank the local authorities and rescue teams for their tireless efforts in searching for him.

Milton Police announced on social media Tuesday that Nathan Smith was last seen running from his home around 6 a.m. and hasn’t been heard from since.

According to authorities, the individual left the area on foot and doesn’t have a phone with him. There are concerns he may be confused and require help, and his loved ones are worried about his well-being.

Okay, so here’s the deal: the police in Milton were looking for a guy named Smith, and they hadn’t had any luck finding him anywhere else. They ended up widening the search to include a pond in a local park. Sadly, divers found a body in the pond around noon on Friday. It’s really tough stuff, and I’m just reporting what the police said in their statement.

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Police believe the deceased is Nathan Smith, but this hasn’t been officially confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. They found no signs of foul play, but the official cause and manner of death are still under investigation.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of the Smith family member and offer our heartfelt sympathy. The department asks that the community and media respect the family’s need for privacy as they mourn and cope with this difficult time, the statement said.

Lil Jon and Nicole Smith shared a message of thanks after announcing the passing of their son. They had a son, Nathan, in 1998, got married in 2004, and separated in 2022, remaining on good terms.

They expressed gratitude Friday for the prayers and support received during the search for him over the past few days.

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2026-02-07 03:01