Lil Jon’s Son, DJ Young Slade, Found Dead in Mysterious Pond—Was It Just Bad Luck or Something Written in the Stars?
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Sometimes, the cosmos seem to throw curveballs we’re just not ready for. Just as the stars cast their mysterious shadows, the tragic news of Nathan Smith—better known as DJ Young Slade and son to rapper Lil Jon—has shaken the Atlanta area to its core. Found in a pond near his home after a frantic search, Nathan’s passing leaves questions in the air that even Mercury in retrograde might struggle to explain. His father’s heartfelt tribute paints a picture of a gentle soul, a reminder that even in the spotlight, life’s fragility humbles us all. So, as the planets align with this somber moment, we pause to reflect: how much do the stars really guide us when fate is so unpredictable? Dive into the full story and honor the memory of a kind heart. LEARN MORE
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UPDATE: Police have now confirmed that they’ve found the remains of 27-year-old Nathan Smith in a pond near his home.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the Smith family during this difficult time. The department respectfully asks the community and members of the media to honor the family’s request for privacy as they grieve and navigate this tragedy,” reads a statement from law enforcement (via NBC News).
“I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother (Nicole Smith) and I are devastated,” Smith’s father, Lil Jon, wrote on Instagram Thursday evening.
“Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted — he loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest.”
Below is our original coverage of Nathan’s disappearance:
We have troubling news to report out of the Atlanta area:
Lil Jon’s son Nathan Murray Smith — who is professionally known as DJ Young Slade — has reportedly gone missing.
And sources tell TMZ that the disappearance of the 28-year-old is an active police matter.
Slade — legal name Nathan Murray Smith — reportedly ran out of his home on foot earlier this week and hasn’t been seen since.
His family told police he doesn’t have a phone, and he may be disoriented and in need of help.
“Family and friends are concerned for his safety,” the Milton Police Department’s report reads.
Police did not provide any information regarding Slade’s possible reasons for fleeing his home on foot or where he may have been headed.
Slade — who is described as being 5’9″ and 150 pounds — was last seen near his home in Milton, Georgia, about 30 miles north of Atlanta.
Like his father, Slade is a hip hop DJ and producer.
The father-and-son duo have taken the stage together at numerous live events.
“The family is asking for privacy at this time,” a rep for Lil Jon said in a statement issued moments ago.
“We are also asking for continued prayers for Nathan to come home safe. Thank you.”
Officials are asking anyone who has seen Smith or has any information about Slade’s whereabouts to call the Milton Police Department’s non-emergency dispatch line at (678) 297-6300 option 1.
We will continue to update you on this developing story as new information becomes available.
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