Lil Jon's Son, DJ Young Slade, Found Dead at 27

The music world is mourning the loss of Nathan Smith, the son of Lil Jon, who was found dead on Friday, February 6th, in Milton, Georgia. He was 27 years old.

Smith had been reported missing earlier in the week. According to TMZ, police have stated that there is no indication of foul play in his death. His body was discovered in a pond.

In a statement, Lil Jon expressed his profound grief: "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."

The statement continued, highlighting Smith's talents and accomplishments: "He was an amazingly talented young man; a music producer, an artist and engineer, and graduate of NYU."

"We loved Nathan with all of our hearts and are incredibly proud of him. He was loved and appreciated, and in our last times together we’re comforted in knowing that we expressed that very sentiment to him."

Smith was reported missing on Tuesday, February 3rd, after leaving his home on foot. A missing-person notice indicated that he may have been "disoriented and in need of assistance."

Authorities noted that he "left on foot and does not possess a phone", prompting concern from family and friends regarding his safety.

The Milton police initiated an immediate search, which was later expanded to include a pond near Smith's residence after an initial inability to locate him.

Cherokee County fire department divers discovered a body in the pond shortly before midday on Friday.

Police stated that "The individual is believed to be Nathan Smith, pending official confirmation by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office."

"Based on the investigation to date, there is no indication of foul play," police added. "However, the Milton Police Department Criminal Investigations Division will continue to treat this as an open and active investigation."

Professionally known as DJ Young Slade, Smith released his debut single, ‘Move Thru Fire,’ in 2020, shortly after graduating from college. Lil Jon shared an Instagram post about the song: "He was so happy to express his art n do it himself. I was so proud of him for doing it all on his own."

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