Lil Jon Breaks Silence as Son Nathan Smith Is Believed Dead in Georgia Pond
Lil Jon Breaks Silence as Son Nathan Smith Is Believed Dead in Georgia Pond
Lil Jon speaks out after his son Nathan Smith, 27, went missing; authorities recovered a body from a Georgia pond with no foul play suspected.
Authorities recovered a body from a Georgia pond on Friday in the ongoing case of Nathan Smith, the 27-year-old son of rapper Lil Jon. Divers with the Cherokee County Fire Department located the body at 11:53 a.m., and officials said the remains are believed to be Nathan, pending confirmation by the Fulton County Medical Examiner.
No foul play is suspected at this stage, according to the Milton Police Department, which is treating the case as open and active while investigators review leads.
Lil Jon and Nathan's mother, Nicole Smith, issued a joint statement expressing heartbreak and pride. They described Nathan as incredibly talented—an arts-minded producer, engineer, and musician who had studied at NYU—and said they loved him deeply and were grateful for the time they shared.
Fans and friends remember Nathan as a kind, thoughtful person who valued his family and friends. While the family processes this loss, officials continue to work on confirming the cause and manner of death.
In the wake of this tragedy, the statements from the family emphasize love, support, and the lasting impact Nathan had on the people who knew him.
