After a long search and hopes, Lil Jon’s son, Nathan Smith, who had earlier gone missing on February 3, 2026, has now been found, but dead. The 27-year-old professionally known as DJ Young Slade was lifeless in Georgia, closing the search attempts for him. In turn, his father, Lil Jon, has confirmed the heartbreaking loss of his son in an emotional statement. At the same time, the rapper has asked for privacy for his family as they grieve their beloved son. Amid their great loss, here’s everything you might want to know about the incident.
Nathan Smith’s remains were recovered from a Georgia park pond
On Friday, February 6, 2026, multiple dive teams from the Cherokee County Fire Department were seen searching for something at a Mayfield Park pond. The proximity of the location to Nathan Smith’s home raised alarm among locals and media outlets. Later. At around 11:53 a.m., divers recovered a dead body from the water. After the search, the police revealed that they believe the remains belong to Nathan. However, they need to conduct an official identification by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office to confirm the same.
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