Lil Jon’s only son Nathan Smith, aka DJ Young Slade, has been reported missing in Milton, Georgia.
The Milton Police Department issued a missing persons alert on Tuesday, saying the 28-year-old DJ ran out of his home on foot and hasn’t been seen since. The police department said he doesn’t have a phone, and he may be disoriented.
A rep for Lil Jon tells TMZ, “The family is asking for privacy at this time. We are also asking for continued prayers for Nathan to come home safe. Thank you.”
Nathan is Lil Jon’s son with his estranged wife, Nicole Smith.
In a 2014 interview with The Huffington Post, Lil Jon was proud that his son followed in his footsteps as a DJ.
“When my son graduated from DJ academy, I teared up to see him following in my footsteps,” he said.
In addition to Nathan, Lil Jon is father to a daughter named Nahara with his girlfriend Jamila Sozahdah. They celebrated the baby’s first birthday in November 2025.
Lil Jon, 55, is best known for rap hits including “Yeah!” by Usher, “Get Low,” “Snap Yo Fingers” and “Turn Down for What.”
He also produced “Freek-a-Leek” by Petey Pablo, “Goodies” by Ciara, and “Salt Shaker” by Ying Yang Twins.
Prior to launching his rap career, Lil Jon worked as Executive Vice President of A&R and producer for Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def Records in Atlanta.
