By Trendsetter Tribune 
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially confirmed that Nathan Smith, the 27-year-old son of rapper and producer Lil Jon, died of an accidental drowning.
Details of the Incident
Smith, who was known professionally as DJ Young Slade, was found dead on February 6, 2026, in a pond near his home in Milton, Georgia, after being reported missing three days prior.
- Autopsy Results: According to the autopsy report released on Friday, February 27, 2026, the official cause of death was “drowning in the setting of psilocybin use.”
- Contributing Factors: The report indicated that Smith’s blood tested positive for psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in certain mushrooms.
- Manner of Death: The medical examiner officially ruled the manner of death an accident.
Family Statement
Following the initial discovery of his body, Lil Jon (born Jonathan Smith) released a statement expressing his devastation.
“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.” — Statement from Lil Jon+1
Smith was an accomplished music producer, artist, and engineer, and a graduate of New York University.