Lil Jon's son drowned after taking psilocybin: Autopsy

Entertainment Feb 28, 2026

Nathan Smith, 27, son of rapper Lil Jon, tragically drowned after taking psilocybin (from magic mushrooms), according to an autopsy released February 28, 2026.
He was found in a pond at Mayfield Park, Georgia on February 6—three days after he left home early without his phone.
Police said they saw no indication of foul play.

Nathan was a music producer and engineer

Nathan was Lil Jon and Nicole Smith's son. A New York University grad known as DJ Young Slade, he worked as a music producer and engineer.
Remembered by his parents as "the kindest human being"—caring, passionate, and warm-hearted—Nathan was loved by family and friends alike.