Who Is Lil Jon’s Partner, Jamila Sozahdah? What Led To His Divorce With Ex-Wife Nicole After Decades

Lil Jon has been dealing with an extremely difficult time after the disappearance and subsequent death of his son, Nathan Smith, at 27. His remains were found after days of search from a pond in Milton, Georgia. The cops are still awaiting the results from the Fulton County Medical Examiner to confirm the identity and understand what might have led to his death. 

Meanwhile, Lil Jon and his ex-wife, Nicole Smith, released a joint emotional statement about their son’s death and remembered him as the ‘kindest human being’. As the family continues to mourn in private, let’s understand what led to Lil Jon’s separation from his ex-wife and his now partner, Jamila Sozahdah. 

Who is Jamila Sozahdah?

Jamila Sozahdah is widely known as one of the lead personalities on the Hulu’s show, Secrets & Sisterhood: The Sozahdahs. The show followed her nine sisters’ journey,, giving fans a glimpse of her inner life. Jamila is often addressed as “Dr. Jamila” and is board-certified Physician Assistant. She holds over a decade of experience in trauma and emergency medicine.

At the same time, she is the co-founder and CEO of Drip Doctors, a Los Angeles health and wellness based medical spa. The company specialises in IV vitamin therapy and anti-aging treatments. Later in 2023, she began J.SCRUB, a fashion-forward medical apparel brand. Apart from her business ventures, Jamila is known for advocacy work supporting refugee women and children. For those unaware, the initiative is shaped by her own family history as her parents fled Afghanistan in the 1980s, and her mother raised ten daughters alone after her father’s death when Jamila was 12.

What caused Lil Jon’s divorce from his ex-wife, Nicole Smith? 

Lil Jon and Nicole Smith were married for 18 years before they decided to separate on amicable terms in 2022. According to one of their representatives at the time, the separation was mutual. Additionally, the former couple had prioritised their family privacy during the separation process. The rapper admired that the period was a “mental shift” and an “epiphany.” Eventually, the stress around the same time prompted him to seek meditation, therapy, and a re-evaluation of his lifestyle. But instead of a dramatic fallout, the divorce marked a turning point, after which he began reshaping his life for the better. Recently, they came together during the disappearance and subsequent death of their son, Nathan.

Lil Jon and Jamila Sozahdah’s quiet love story 

Lil Jon and Jamila Sozahdah reportedly began dating a year after his divorce from Nicole Smith. The rapper publicly stood by her and served as a DJ at the June premiere event for her Hulu series. After some months, they were seen together more often on trips and film festivals. In turn, Jamila supported Lil Jon during his Super Bowl performance weekend, marking their first public outing as a couple.

The couple’s bond is more grounded, and they share similar values. When Lil Jon and Jamila’s bond deepened, he had a spiritual shift, and he converted to Islam in early 2024 at a Los Angeles mosque. Moreover, the pair shares similar views on family time and wellness, unlike his decades-long high-energy public image.

According to Lil Jon and Jamila’s friends, her work on health, healing, and discipline closely aligns with Lil Jon’s personal transformation over the past few years. Finally, in 2023 and 2024, the rapper gradually shifted away from “a party” persona and began focusing on meditation, mental health, and spirituality. The whole journey eventually led to his 2024 meditation album, Total Meditation. They welcomed a daughter, Nahara, in November 2024. Although the couple prefers to keep their personal life private, they appeared together at select events, including the Pre-Grammy Gala in January 2026.

What caused Lil Jon’s son, Nathan Smith’s death?

Lil Jon’s eldest son, Nathan Smith, better known as DJ Young Slade, carved his individual path as a DJ. He had completed his graduation from New York University’s Clive Davis Institute and toured with Zendaya. He also co-produced Saweetie’s Get It Girl and worked with many popular artists alongside his father. He began DJing at 13 and appeared on shows like Celebrity Family Feud alongside Lil Jon. According to the cops, Nathan had left his home on foot at 6 a.m. on February 3, 2026, without his phone. He appeared disoriented, and after some extensive searches, his body was found in a nearby pond on February 6. Authorities have stated there is no indication of foul play.

Rest in peace, Nathan Smith. 

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