Body believed to be Lil Jon's son D.J. Young is found in pond near Atlanta

Lil Jon raises a hand while performing at a football game
Lil Jon performs during halftime in an NFL football divisional playoff game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

A person believed to be the son of rapper Lil Jon has been found dead in a pond north of Atlanta, police said Friday.

Nathan Smith, known professionally as D.J. Young Slade, left his home in Milton “under unusual circumstances” early Tuesday morning, police said.

Lil Jon said in a statement posted to his Instagram page that he and Smith’s mother, Nicole Smith, are “extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son.”