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Rapper Lil Jon confirms son is dead after police find body in pond near Atlanta

February 7, 2026

Rapper Lil Jon has confirmed the death of his son, Nathan Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade, who was found dead in a pond near Atlanta at the age of 27. Smith had been reported missing earlier in the week, and Lil Jon expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing his son as a talented and caring individual.

Rapper Lil Jon confirms son is dead after police find body in pond near Atlanta

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Nathan Smith, 27, was found dead in a pond near Atlanta, Georgia.
He was reported missing by police earlier in the week under unusual circumstances.
Lil Jon described his son as kind, caring, and immensely talented.
Smith was known professionally as DJ Young Slade and was a music producer and NYU graduate.

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Rapper Lil Jon confirms son is dead after police find body in pond near Atlanta

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