American rapper Lil Jon said on Friday that his son, Nathan Smith, who went missing last week, has died. “I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. ADVERTISEMENTLil Jon described his son as an “amazingly talented young man” who was a music producer, artist, engineer and New York University graduate. “The individual is believed to be Nathan Smith, pending official confirmation by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office,” police said in a statement. Lil Jon, born Jonathan Smith, is an Atlanta-based rapper and producer who was a central figure in the crunk subgenre of hip-hop.

Source: The Telegraph February 07, 2026 05:13 UTC