DJ Young Slade -- Lil Jon's son -- was laid to rest this week after his father confirmed his death earlier this month.

"Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet," the rapper said after investigators located a body believed to be his 27-year-old son.

A body believed to be that of Lil Jon’s son, Nathan Smith, who performed as DJ Young Slade, was found in a Georgia pond, according to local authorities. On Friday, the Milton Police Department said ...

Rapper Lil Jon has confirmed his 27-year-old son, DJ Young Slade, has died in a heartbreaking statement after going missing earlier in the week ...

Lil Jon's son, DJ Young Slade, is reported missing in Milton, Georgia; police and his management confirm. He's described as 5'9" and 150 pounds, without a phone, and potentially disoriented.

Nathan Smith, known as DJ Young Slade and son of rapper Lil Jon, disappeared after running out of his home in Milton, Georgia. Police say he left without his phone and may be disoriented.

He was reported missing earlier this week.

Rapper and producer Lil Jon's son, DJ Young Slade, real name Nathan Murray Smith, was reported missing in February 2026. Here's what happened.

DJ Young Slade, whose real name was Nathan Smith, was 27. Lil Jon announced his son’s death in a statement.

Authorities recovered a body which has since been identified as Nathan Smith, son of Lil Jon, from a Milton pond.