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Body Believed to Be Lil Jon's Missing Son Found in Georgia Pond
Nathan Smith, 27, was reported missing earlier this week from his home in an affluent Atlanta suburb.
Published on Feb. 6, 2026
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The body of a man believed to be Nathan Smith, the son of rapper Lil Jon, was discovered on Friday in a pond near his home in Milton, Georgia. Smith, who was known professionally as DJ Young Slade, was first reported missing on Tuesday after he left his home under unusual circumstances without his phone.
Why it matters
The disappearance and apparent death of Lil Jon's son has raised many unanswered questions in the affluent Atlanta suburb where he lived. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding Smith's disappearance and death.
The details
According to police, Smith 'ran out of the house on foot and that he did not have a phone on him at the time he was last seen.' A search party involving multiple local agencies grew in size and scope over the following days as they searched for Smith.
- Smith was first reported missing on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
- His body was discovered on Friday, February 7, 2026.
The players
Nathan Smith
The 27-year-old son of rapper Lil Jon, who was known professionally as DJ Young Slade.
Lil Jon
A popular American rapper, songwriter, and record producer.
Milton Police Department
The local law enforcement agency investigating Smith's disappearance and death.
What they’re saying
“Nathan Smith 'ran out of the house on foot and that he did not have a phone on him at the time he was last seen.'”
— Milton Police Department
What’s next
The Milton Police Department is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding Nathan Smith's disappearance and death.
The takeaway
The tragic death of Lil Jon's son has left the affluent Atlanta suburb of Milton with many unanswered questions, highlighting the need for greater mental health resources and support for young people, even in seemingly safe communities.
