Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith Found Dead Days After Going Missing in Georgia

Rapper Lil Jon’s 27‑Year‑Old Son Found Dead in Georgia Pond

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Who Was Nathan Smith, a.k.a. DJ Young Slade?

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“Missing Since Early Morning of February 3

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Police Said He Might Be ‘Disoriented and in Need of Help

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Body Pulled From Pond Near His Home

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Believed to Be Nathan, No Foul Play Suspected

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Lil Jon Calls It a ‘Devastating Loss

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Rapper Lil Jon’s 27‑Year‑Old Son Found Dead in Georgia Pond

“Police in Milton, Georgia say a body believed to be Nathan Smith, son of rapper Lil Jon, was recovered from a pond near his home

Who Was Nathan Smith, a.k.a. DJ Young Slade?

“Nathan Smith, 27, performed as DJ Young Slade and followed his father into music after starting to DJ as a child and playing club shows as a teen

“Missing Since Early Morning of February 3

Milton Police say Nathan left his home around 6 a.m. on February 3 on foot, without his phone, and never returned

Police Said He Might Be ‘Disoriented and in Need of Help

The missing‑person alert noted that Nathan left under unusual circumstances and could be disoriented, which raised major concern for his safety

Body Pulled From Pond Near His Home

Believed to Be Nathan, No Foul Play Suspected

Lil Jon Calls It a ‘Devastating Loss