Rapper Lil Jon has confirmed that he has laid his son, Nathan Smith, to relaxation following his demise on the age of 27.
Nathan, also referred to as DJ Younger Slade, was reported lacking in Georgia on February 3 after he “ran out of his home.”
On the time, officers claimed he “left his residence below uncommon circumstances.”
On February 6, police introduced that after a search that they had recovered a physique from a pond that they believed was Nathan.
Lil Jon, whose actual identify is Jonathan Smith, has now mentioned his ultimate goodbye to his son, saying life will ‘by no means be the identical’ with out him.
Lil Jon shared a sequence of pictures of his son on Instagram, writing, “Yesterday, on the primary day of Ramadan, we laid my solely son to relaxation.
‘On this holy month, I ask for further du’a for him and for our household. Please pray that Allah grants him Jannah and grants us sabr, mercy and power. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.
“I really like you, son. Life won’t ever be the identical with out you. Allah, give me power.’
He then expressed his gratitude to those that “reached out with condolences, love and prayers.”
“After being unable to find Mr. Smith throughout that point, crews expanded the search to a pond in Mayfield Park, close to Smith’s residence in Milton,” a police assertion mentioned.
“On February 6, 2026, at roughly 11:53 a.m., Cherokee County Hearth Division divers situated and recovered a physique from the pond.
“The suspect is believed to be Nathan Smith, pending official affirmation from the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Workplace.”
He concluded, “I’ll be sure the world is aware of your expertise and by no means forgets your identify. Nathan Murray Smith.”
Police famous that whereas their investigation is ongoing, there’s “no proof of foul play,” including that they might not launch any additional particulars till the official reason behind demise is decided by a coroner.
“We prolong our deepest condolences to the Smith household at this troublesome time,” the assertion ended.
“The division respectfully asks the group and members of the media to honor the household’s request for privateness as they grieve and course of this tragedy.”
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