Lil Jon’s Son DJ Young Slade Missing After Leaving Home on Foot
Authorities in Georgia have issued a missing person alert for Nathan Murray Smith, known professionally as DJ Young Slade, who disappeared from his Milton home early Monday morning under concerning circumstances.
The 27-year-old son of rap icon Lil Jon was last seen around 6 a.m. on February 3 at his residence on Baldwin Drive in Milton, Georgia. According to police statements, Smith reportedly ran out of his house without his phone and may have been unclothed at the time of his disappearance.
Concerning Circumstances
Milton Police have expressed worry about Smith’s condition. “[Smith] ran out of his house and has been missing since,” police said in a statement. “[Smith] left on foot and does not possess a phone. He may be disoriented and in need of assistance. Family and friends are concerned for his safety.”
Law enforcement has described Smith as 5’9″ tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with short black hair and a distinctive tattoo of lips on his right collarbone. Authorities were spotted searching Mayfield Lake near Baldwin Drive, though it’s unclear if this activity is directly connected to Smith’s disappearance.
What prompted Smith to leave his home so abruptly? Officials haven’t released details about the circumstances leading up to the incident, but TMZ has reported that police don’t believe there’s any public threat related to the case.
Following in Famous Footsteps
The younger Smith has been building his own career as a DJ, following the path of his famous father. “It’s trippy because I just see him as Dad, but everybody sees him as Lil Jon,” Slade once remarked about navigating life as the child of a celebrity.
His father has been supportive of his musical ambitions. “I’ve given him a lot of advice,” Lil Jon told OK! magazine about his son in 2024. “As he’s gotten older, he talks to me a lot more and asks for more advice because he literally got an encyclopedia of music right here.”
The elder Jon has not yet made any public statements regarding his son’s disappearance.
How to Help
Authorities are asking anyone with information about Smith’s whereabouts to contact the Milton Police Department at 678-297-6300 or reach out directly to Detective Sarah Moore via email at [email protected].
As the search continues, those familiar with the Baldwin Drive area of Milton are especially encouraged to remain vigilant and report any potential sightings immediately.
