Meet Lil Jon's Kids: Introducing His Late Son Nathan 'DJ Young Slade' & Daughter Nahara

Lil Jon, whose real name is Jonathan H. Smith, is a well-known music artist famous for hits like "Turn Down for What." Beyond his music career, he is a father to two children: his late son, Nathan, also known as DJ Young Slade, and his daughter, Nahara.

Jon's Children

Jon had his son Nathan in 1998 with his estranged wife, Nicole. Nathan grew up to become DJ Young Slade, following his father's footsteps in the music industry. In 2026, Nathan was tragically found dead at the age of 27 after being reported missing earlier that year.

As for Nahara, Lil Jon's daughter, she was born in 2024 to Jon and his girlfriend, Jamila. Little is known about Nahara as she is still a young child. The family celebrated Nahara's first birthday in November 2025, as shared on Jon's Instagram.

Remembering Nathan

In a 2017 interview, Lil Jon expressed pride in Nathan's artistic growth, highlighting his son's talent in music production. Nathan himself spoke about his relationship with his father and his intention to carry on his father's legacy before his untimely passing in 2026.