Lil Jon’s son cause of death revealed | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleInga ParkelFriday 27 February 2026 21:32 GMTBody Believed to Be Lil Jon’s Son Found After Days of Search, Family HeartbrokenLil Jon's son, Nathan Smith, died from accidental drowning, an autopsy report from the Fulton County Medical Examiner has confirmed.The 27-year-old, known musically as DJ Young Slade, was discovered dead on February 6 in a pond north of Atlanta, three days after being reported missing.The report stated that Smith's blood tested positive for psilocybin, a naturally occurring hallucinogen, which was listed as a factor in his drowning.Milton Police had initially issued a missing persons report for Smith after he reportedly “ran out of his house,” noting he might be disoriented.Lil Jon, whose real name is Jonathan Smith, shared his profound heartbreak over the “tragic loss” of his son, describing Nathan as an immensely caring and talented individual.In fullLil Jon’s son’s cause of death confirmed three weeks after police found body in pondThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in