Lil Jon's Son DJ Young Slade Missing: Is Nathan Smith's Fate Tragic?

Rapper Lil Jon, real name Jonathan H. Smith, is seeking to find his son, Nathan Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade, who went missing in Georgia on February 3, 2026.

The family has requested privacy and prayers for Nathan's safe return. Lil Jon's son was last seen running out of his home on foot and is currently without his phone, according to the Milton Police Department.

Family Background and Music Career

Lil Jon has two children, Nathan and Nahara. Nathan, born in 1998, followed his father's footsteps in the music industry and was producing his own music. Lil Jon expressed pride in his son's accomplishments.

Investigation and Tragic Discovery

Tragically, police found a body in a pond near Nathan's residence in Milton, Georgia. Divers recovered the body, believed to be Nathan Smith. Official confirmation is pending from the medical examiner's office.