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Police in suburban Atlanta are searching for the 28‑year‑old son of rapper Lil Jon after he was reported missing on Tuesday.
Authorities in Milton, Georgia, said Nathan Murray Smith, who performs as DJ Young Slade, left his home on Baldwin Drive early in the morning and has not been seen since. The Milton Police Department said in a Facebook post that Smith did not have his phone with him and may be disoriented or in need of assistance.
Smith is described as about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing roughly 150 pounds, with short black hair and a tattoo of lips on his right collarbone.
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According to the news website Rough Draft Atlanta, police were seen searching Mayfield Lake along Baldwin Drive, though authorities have not said whether the activity was connected to Smith’s disappearance.
"The family is asking for privacy at this time. We are also asking for continued prayers for Nathan to come home safe. Thank you," a representative for Lil Jon told Newsweek on Wednesday.
Newsweek has reached out to the Milton Police Department via email on Wednesday night for comment.
Who Is Lil Jon’s Son, DJ Young Slade?
DJ Young Slade has been building his own career in music. He performs as a DJ and artist and has appeared in recent years in music‑industry projects, including MTV’s Family Legacy, a television series focused on the children of prominent musicians.
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Where Does Lil Jon Live?
Lil Jon, whose real name is Jonathan Smith, has long been associated with the Atlanta area and is known to maintain a residence in the northern Atlanta suburbs. Public records and prior media reports have placed the Grammy‑winning artist in Alpharetta, Georgia, where he has lived for years while continuing to work in music, television and other ventures. He rose to prominence in the early 2000s as a defining figure in Atlanta’s crunk music scene.
List of Popular Lil Jon Songs
Lil Jon is best known for a series of high‑energy hits that helped bring Southern crunk music into the mainstream. His most popular songs include “Get Low” with the East Side Boyz, “Yeah!” with Usher and Ludacris, and the EDM crossover hit “Turn Down for What” with DJ Snake, along with fan favorites such as “Shots,” “Lovers and Friends,” and “Snap Yo Fingers.” His work has earned multiple Grammy nominations and made him one of the most recognizable voices in early‑2000s hip‑hop.
Updates: 2/4/26, 1:45 p.m. ET: This article was updated with new information and remarks.
Updates: 2/4/26, 2:20 p.m. ET: This article was updated with new information and remarks.
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