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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Inga Parkel

Lil Jon’s son cause of death revealed

  • Lil 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.

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