Lil Jon's son missing: Who is ‘Young Slade’ a.k.a Nathan Smith? All on the 28-year-old Georgia DJ

Nathan Smith, 28, son of a Georgia rapper and known as DJ Young Blood, has been reported missing from Milton, Georgia, police said Wednesday.

Updated on: Feb 5, 2026, 24:56:02 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Nathan Smith, the 28-year-old son of a Georgia rapper, has gone missing from Milton, Georgia, the police announced in a missing poster on Tuesday. Smith, who goes by the stage name 'Young Blood,' is a Georgia-based Disc Jockey. A member of the agency than manages Smith also confirmed the Fox News that the young DJ is missing.

Lil Jon (L) with his son, DJ Young Slade. (DJ Young Slade on Instagram)

The Milton Police Department issued a missing person's alert for Smith on Tuesday around 4 p.m. Fox 5 reported. The poster said that he left his home early in the morning on Tuesday, and the family has not been able to contact him since.

The poster said that Nathan Smith is 5 feet 9 and weighs about 150 pounds, adding that Smith “may be disoriented and in need of assistance.” They said he does not have his mobile phone on him. The family and police are reportedly fearing for his well-being.

Who Is Young Slade?

Young Slade, a.k.a Nathan Smith, is a Milton, Georgia-based DJ and musician. He regularly performs in the Georgia hip hop circuits and has several singles out. He has been featured on the MTV show 'MTV Family Legacy.'

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He is Lil John's first child, with Nicole Smith (married in 2004), and was born in 1998. Lil John, whose real name is Jonathan Smith, later separated amicably from Nicole Smith after nearly two decades together. Lil John is currently dating Jamila Sozahdah, and they have a daughter, Nahara.

Young Slade has just over 10,000 followers on Instagram. He is managed by Lil Will, a Georgia-based talent manager, Smith's Instagram profile states. Young Slade lived in the Mayfield Park area of Milton with his father.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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