Exclusive: The Truth Behind DJ Young Slade's Tragic Passing

Rapper Lil Jon, known as Jonathan H. Smith, and his family are grieving the loss of their son, Nathan Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade. Nathan, 27, was reported missing in Georgia on February 3, 2026, after leaving his home on foot.

The family, through a statement obtained by E! News, has requested privacy during this difficult time.

About Nathan Smith

• Lil Jon has two children: Nathan and Nahara.
• Nathan, born in 1998 to Lil Jon and his estranged wife Nicole Smith, followed his father's musical path.
• In 2024, Lil Jon welcomed Nahara with his girlfriend, Jamila Sozahdah.

Nathan's Disappearance

• Nathan, also known as Young Slade, was last seen running out of his home in Georgia on February 3, 2026, without his phone.
• The Milton Police Department issued a missing person alert, stating Nathan may be disoriented and in need of assistance.
• Tragically, Nathan's body was found in a pond near his residence in Milton.

According to the Fulton County Medical Examiner, Nathan's cause of death was ruled as an accidental drowning associated with psilocybin use, based on an autopsy report obtained by People.