Jonathan Smith, aka Lil Jon, confirmed his son’s body was pulled from a pond in Mayfield Park in Milton, Ga. on Friday, Feb. 6.
A large police presence was observed at the park and divers were seen in the water before the body was recovered around 11 a.m. Friday.
“The individual is believed to be Nathan Smith,” a police spokesperson said, referring to Lil Jon’s only son.
“Based on the investigation to date, there is no indication of foul play,” police said. “No further details will be released until the official cause and manner of death are determined by the Fulton County Medical Examiner and all investigative leads have been thoroughly examined.”
Lil Jon issued a statement to USA TODAY, saying he and Nathan’s mother, Nicole Smith, are “extremely heartbroken” and devastated.
“Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted – he loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest,” Jon said in the statement. “He was an amazingly talented young man; a music producer, an artist and engineer, and graduate of NYU.”
The statement continued:
“We loved Nathan with all of our hearts and are incredibly proud of him. He was loved and appreciated, and in our last times together we’re comforted in knowing that we expressed that very sentiment to him. Thank you for all of the prayers and support in trying to locate him over the last several days.”
Authorities said Nathan, 28, was naked when he fled his home around 6 a.m. on February 3.
Police said Nathan was “disoriented” and he may be in urgent need of psychiatric help.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the Smith family during this difficult time,” Milton Police said in the statement on Friday. “The department respectfully asks the community and members of the media to honor the family’s request for privacy as they grieve and navigate this tragedy.”
Lil Jon, 55, is best known for rap hits including “Yeah!” by Usher, “Get Low,” “Snap Yo Fingers” and “Turn Down for What.”
