Lil Jon is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his son, Nathan Smith.
The iconic crunk artist shared a touching tribute on social media on February 19 after saying a final goodbye to his 27-year-old son.
Marking the first day of Ramadan, Lil Jon wrote about the painful farewell.
“On the first day of Ramadan yesterday, We laid my only son to rest. In this holy month, I’m asking for extra du’a for him and for our family,” Lil Jon captioned a slideshow of Kodak moments shared with his son over the years. “Please pray that Allah grants him Jannah and grants us sabr, mercy, and strength. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.”
Alongside his emotional message, he posted a slideshow of cherished moments captured with his son.
The rapper expressed his deep sorrow, sharing: “I love you, son. Life will never be the same without you. Allah, give me strength. Also thank you to everyone who has reached out with condolences, love, and prayers we appreciate you all. I will make sure the world knows your talent and never forgets your name. Nathan Murray Smith.”
Nathan Smith, known professionally as DJ Young Slade, had been reported missing on February 3 by authorities in Milton, Georgia. Tragically, his body was discovered on February 6 in a nearby pond by the Cherokee County Fire Department.
Although the Milton Police Department has stated there’s no suspicion of foul play, investigations are ongoing. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office has yet to release the autopsy results.
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