Lil Jon Breaks Silence on Son’s Tragic Death: “I Am Extremely Heartbroken”

Lil Jon has opened up about the tragic death of his son, DJ Young Slade.

As reported, the 27-year-old was confirmed deceased after going missing for several days.

He was sadly found in a pond.

Now, his father, famed for hits such as ‘Yeah!’ and ‘Turn Down For What,’ has addressed the tragedy.

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Taking to Instagram, the 55-year-old emotionally wrote:

“I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith.
His mother [Nicole Smith] and I are devastated.

Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted – he loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest.”

Continuing, he shared:

“He was an amazingly talented young man; a music producer, an artist and engineer, and graduate of NYU.

We loved Nathan with all of our hearts and are incredibly proud of him. He was loved and appreciated, and in our last times together we’re comforted in knowing that we expressed that very sentiment to him.”

Concluding, Lil Jon added:

“Thank you for all of the prayers and support in trying to locate him over the last several days. Thank you to the entire Milton police department involved: Detective Dula Milton, Investigators Sergeant Scott Lappin, Detective Randy Dula, Detective Sarah Moore, and Detective Daniel Williams. Sandy Springs police department, Fulton County sheriff’s office, Haralson County Sheriff’s Office, Cherokee Fire Department, Forsyth County Fire Department, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia K9 Team Search and Recovery, and multiple volunteers, as well as the Milton Fire Department and Cherokee Rescue and Dive Team, and Craig Brazemen.

– Lil Jon & Nicole”

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