American rapper Lil Jon is grieving the devastating loss of his 27-year-old son, Nathan Smith, whose body was discovered in a pond near his home in Milton, Georgia, after he had been reported missing earlier in the week. Authorities located the body following an extensive search operation involving local police, emergency responders, and dive teams. While officials believe the body to be Nathan’s, formal identification is pending confirmation from the medical examiner. Investigators have stated that there are currently no signs of foul play, though the case remains under investigation.

Nathan Smith was found dead in a pond

Nathan, who was also known professionally as DJ Young Slade, was last seen leaving his residence on February 3 under concerning circumstances. Reports indicate that he left on foot without his phone, raising immediate alarm among family members and prompting a missing person report. Search teams worked tirelessly for days before making the tragic discovery near a public park.