Who Was Lil Jon’s Son, Nathan Smith? He Was Allegedly Found Dead In A Pond, Was There Any Foul Play?

American rapper, Lil Jon recently confirmed the heartbreaking news of his son’s passing. The rapper recently, in a joint statement with Nathan Smith’s mother, confirmed the news of the 27-year-old’s demise. For the unversed, Nathan Smith went missing a few days before he was found dead. Soon after he went missing, the Milton police instantly started the search mission. It was on February 7, 2026, when a body was found near the home of Smith. Following this, Lil Jon confirmed the passing of his son. So what was the cause of his death, and was there any foul play? Let’s have a look!

Who was Lil Jon’s son, Nathan Smith?

For the unversed, Lil Jon’s son, Nathan Smith’s stage name was DJ Young Slade, and he was 27 years old. Nathan Smith was a music producer, artist, engineer, and a New York University graduate. He appeared on MTV’s Family Legacy and also released a song, Feels. He was the oldest of Lil Jon’s two kids. It was on February 3, 2026, when he ran out of his house, which he left on foot, and he didn’t have a phone.

Lil Jon took to his social media handle and shared a note, asking people to help. As per Lil Jon’s statement, Nathan Smith was an extremely kind human being, who was caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted, and also someone who loved his family, friends and life. It was in May 2025 when Lil Jon took to his social media and wished his son on his birthday, while adding that he loves him.

As it seemed that the father and son shared an adorable bond. In a video, Nathan was seen being asked by the host about what made him choose music. To this, Lil Jon’s son said that everyone only hears that growing up with his dad sort of helped him to grow in the shadows and led him to find his own path. He added that he liked the compliments he gets, and his dad likes them too. He further added that he liked jazz music very much, and he had been working on the same.

Nathan Smith was found dead in a pond: Was there any foul play?

If the reports are to be believed, a body was found in a pond near Georgia, near Smith’s house. While the investigation was going on, it was on February 7, 2026, that a dead body was found near Nathan’s home, and following the same, Lil Jon confirmed his son’s demise. 

The cause of Nathan Smith’s death has not been revealed, and as questions were rife about whether there was any foul play, the police replied with a negative answer. Lil Jon and his family members have yet to reveal the reason for Nathan Smith’s demise, while the American rapper, through a statement, confirmed the passing of his 27-year-old son. In the statement, Lil Jon revealed that he was left heartbroken with the passing of his son, while asking for privacy from his followers.

We wish Lil Jon’s family strength to deal with this tough time!

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