Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith Dead at 27

Lil Jon is facing the unimaginable.

Days after the “Turn Down For What” rapper’s son DJ Young Slade (real name Nathan Smith) was reported missing in Georgia, he was found dead near his home Feb. 6. He was 27.

“I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith,” Lil Jon (real name Jonathan H. Smith) shared in a statement to E! News. “His mother [Nicole Smith] and I are devastated.”

“Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet,” he continued. “He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted – he loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest.”

The 55-year-old reflected on his only son’s accolades, including his graduation from New York University and his work as a music producer, artist and engineer.

“We loved Nathan with all of our hearts and are incredibly proud of him,” the message added. “He was loved and appreciated, and in our last times together, we’re comforted in knowing that we expressed that very sentiment to him.”