Lil Jon's Son, DJ Young Slade, Died by Accidental Drowning with Psilocybin Use
Nathan Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade and the son of Lil Jon, tragically passed away due to an accidental drowning while using psilocybin. The Fulton County Medical Examiner in Georgia released the details of his death, confirming the heartbreak...
The Fulton County Medical Examiner in Georgia has ruled that Lil Jon’s son, Nathan Smith (aka DJ Young Slade), died by accident of “drowning in the setting of psilocybin use.” People reported the news on Friday, citing an autopsy report.
Psilocybin, the hallucinogenic agent found in magic mushrooms, was a factor in the accidental drowning. The report described it as “a pharmacologically active hallucinogenic compound of psilocybin — hallucinogenic mushrooms.” The report noted wrinkling on Smith’s hands from water immersion, according to People.
Smith, who was 27, went missing on Feb. 3, and his body was recovered from a pond in Mayfield Park, Georgia, three days later. “Subject ran out of his house and has been missing since,” police said of Smith in an alert after he went missing. “Subject left on foot and does not possess a phone. He may be disoriented and in need of assistance. Family and friends are concerned for his safety.”
Police from Milton, an affluent suburb about 30 miles north of Atlanta, said at the time that they did not suspect foul play but were committed to investigating it fully.
Lil Jon shared a heartfelt statement following the tragic loss of his son: “I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother, Nicole Smith, and I are devastated. Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted. He loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest.”
In an Instagram post, Lil Jon shared that Smith was laid to rest on Feb. 18. “I love you, son,” he wrote. “Life will never be the same without you. Allah, give me strength.”
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