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DJ Young Slade news: Foul play in Lil Jon's son's death? Police give latest update after body found in Georgia pond
DJ Young Slade, son of rapper Lil Jon, is believed to be dead after a body was found in a Georgia pond
DJ Young Slade, son of rapper Lil Jon, is believed to be dead after a body was found in a Georgia pond. This comes after the Milton Police Department announced that the Cherokee County Fire Department recovered a body from a pond in Mayfield Park near Smith’s residence. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office has yet to give an official identification of the body.
Young Slade's real name was Nathan Smith.
Foul play in DJ Young Slade's death?
The Milton Police Department in a social media post stated that there is no indication of foul play. A cause of death was not immediately available.
“Based on the investigation to date, there is no indication of foul play. However, the Milton Police Department Criminal Investigations Division will continue to treat this as an open and active investigation,” the post read.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the Smith family during this difficult time.”
“On the morning of February 3, 2026, Milton Police Department officers responded to a report of a missing adult in the area of Baldwin Drive in Milton, Georgia. Responding officers determined that a Milton resident, Nathan Smith, had left his residence under unusual circumstances and could not be located. The Milton Police Department immediately began search efforts and coordinated with multiple partner agencies that assisted in searching for Mr. Smith over the following several days,” the post added.
“After being unable to locate Mr. Smith during that time, teams expanded the search to include a pond in Mayfield Park near Smith’s Milton residence.”
Lil Jon is yet to issue a statement. A rep for the rapper told TMZ on Wednesday: "The family is asking for privacy at this time. We are also asking for continued prayers for Nathan to come home safe. Thank you."
Who was Lil Jon’s son, Nathan Smith?
Lil Jon’s son, Nathan Smith, went missing on December 26, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. The 21-year-old was last seen leaving his home in the West Midtown area around 11 PM on Christmas night. Atlanta police issued a missing person alert, describing Nathan as 5'9"–5'11", approximately 160–170 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, and black shoes.
Lil Jon (Jonathan Smith) publicly appealed for help on Instagram, posting a photo of Nathan and writing:
“Please help me find my son Nathan. He’s been missing since last night in Atlanta. If you have any information please contact Atlanta Police.”
