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Lil Jon is publicly mourning the loss of his son, Nathan Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade, who recently passed away. Taking to social media, the hip-hop icon shared a deeply emotional tribute accompanied by a video montage of family photos spanning Nathan’s childhood.
The post featured images of Lil Jon with his son and Nathan’s mother in their younger years, capturing intimate moments of love and joy. One especially touching photo shows a young Nathan playfully exploring his father’s studio equipment—an early glimpse into the creative path he would later pursue. Soundtracking the tribute was the classic One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men, underscoring the emotional weight of the moment.
Lil Jon captioned the post simply but powerfully: “THIS HURTS SO BAD. 💔 I LOVE YOU SON.” The message has resonated across social media, with fans and peers offering condolences and support as the artist grieves the loss of his beloved child.
