American rapper and record producer
Entertainment Tonight Oct 26
Lil Jon chats with ET and reveals why his global hit with Usher, 'Yeah!,' almost never saw the light of day. The artist also reflects on his 2024 ... Show more
people.com Oct 19
Lil Jon Recently Learned That the Man Who Raised Him Isn’t His Biological Father: ‘Hard to Process’ (Exclusive)
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Lil Jon Discovers Man Who Raised Him Wasn’t His Biological Father After Relative Takes DNA Test
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Entertainment Tonight Oct 23
Lil Jon is giving it up for Dave Chappelle after putting people on to his music with that viral 2004 sketch. 👏
The rapper’s memoir ... Show more
Lil Jon talks son's death in new book: Atlanta rapper and producer Lil Jon reflects on his son's death and other important moments in his life in his new book "I ...
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Months after the death of his son, Nathan Smith, Atlanta music icon Lil Jon says he's still navigating grief.
In an interview with the AJC ... Show more
people.com Oct 16
Have you ever wondered why Lil Jon always wears sunglasses?
The Grammy-winning rapper and producer is opening up about his life and career in a new memoir ... Show more
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Global star Pitbull ignites a bald-headed, sold out crowd at Kansas City show
The Miami native was joined by Grammy winning rapper Lil Jon for the KC stop of ... Show more
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Global star Pitbull ignites a bald-headed, sold out crowd at Kansas City show
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Global star Pitbull ignites a bald-headed, sold out crowd at Kansas City show
Two huge celebrations of music nostalgia coming to St Helens : Two huge events are set to take over Sherdley Park in St Helens
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Too Short turns 60 with a warning for hip-hop: He’s nowhere near done: Oakland legend Too Short marks 60 with a new album, reflects on “Blow the Whistle” and ...
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Too $hort has no plans to stop his rap voyage with new album: Too $hort, the Oakland hip-hop legend, is defying age norms in the music industry. At 60 ...
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UK festival with quietly star-studded line-up is a hidden gem: Pitbull, Lil Jon and Tinie Tempah were electrifying at the first Roundhay Festival in Leeds ...
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"YEAH!"
That time Lil Jon helped coach the Vegas Golden Knights 😂
The Stanley Cup Final continues Saturday at 8 PM ET on ABC and the ESPN App 🏒
Lil Jon has shared an emotional video cutting together highlights from his final father-son trip with Nathan Smith, a.k.a. DJ Young Slade ... Show more
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people.com Apr 14
🔗: people.com/lil-jon-i-only-shout-so-you-can-hear-me-cover-reveal-exclusive-11947781? Lil Jon is ready to share his story.
PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the cover of the award-winning rapper and producer’s memoir I Only Shout So You ... Show more
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#HipHop & #crunk legend #LilJon will publish his memoir, I ONLY SHOUT SO YOU CAN HEAR ME, in the fall. Memoir by Lil Jon Coming This Fall | Kirkus Reviews @AtriaBooks @simonschuster 🗣️ 📚 🎶
Trillville ft. Lil Jon & Lil Scrappy - Neva Eva (Get On My Level) (Official Video)
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Lil Jon’s Son Nathan Smith’s Cause of Death Revealed: An autopsy report obtained by People revealed Smith's cause of death after the rapper's son was found dead ...
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Lil Jon ‘heartbroken’ after body of his missing son is pulled from a Georgia lake
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Son of rapper Lil Jon drowned after ingesting hallucinogenic mushrooms: Body of Nathan Smith, known professionally as DJ Young Slade, was found in pond north of ...
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Lil Jon Mourns the Loss of His Son, Young Slade, in Heartbreaking Tribute: Lil Jon shares a heartbreaking statement with TMZ amidst the tragic loss of his ...
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Rapper Lil Jon mourns his son: Body found in pond: For three days, rapper Lil Jon and his ex-wife hoped for a sign of life. Now comes the sad certainty: their ...
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Key FactsLil Jon’s Son Found Dead in Georgia Pond
Feb 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- Nathan Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade, was found lifeless in a pond close to his residence in Milton, Georgia.
- Lil Jon expressed profound grief over the loss of his son and highlighted his achievements in music and production.
- Authorities and volunteers conducted an extensive search after Smith disappeared without his phone under unusual circumstances.
- The investigation remains active, with no current evidence suggesting foul play until the cause of death is officially determined.
I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother and I are devastated.— Lil Jon speaks about the loss of his son Nathan Smith, who was found dead in a pond in Georgia.
Rapper Lil Jon's son reported missing in Georgia: Rapper Lil Jon’s adult son was reported missing after he was last seen leaving his Georgia home on Tuesday.
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Lil Jon Mourns The Tragic Loss Of His Son, Nathan Smith: After a days-long search, the 27-year-old music producer and artist was discovered in a pond near his ...
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Rapper Lil Jon confirms death of his son, Nathan Smith: While no foul play is suspected, the Milton Police Department Criminal Investigations Division will be ...
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"We ask for prayers" - | DJ Young Slade: Rapper Lil Jon's son missing since Tuesday
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Shaquille O'Neal on the "devastating" death of his friend Lil Jon's son Nathan Smith.#LilJon #DjYoungSlade #Shaq
Lil Jon’s Missing Son Believed to Be Body Recovered from Georgia Pond: ‘Extremely Heartbroken’
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Rapper Lil Jon confirms death of his son, Nathan Smith: American rapper Lil Jon said on Friday that his son, Nathan Smith, has died, the record producer ...
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Son of rapper Lil Jon found dead in Atlanta pond: Police have found a body believed to be Nathan Smith, the son of rapper Lil Jon, in a pond north of Atlanta ...
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people.com Feb 04
Lil Jon's 27-Year-Old Son Nathan Smith, a.k.a. DJ Young Slade, Reported Missing in Georgia
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Lil Jon’s son, Nathan Smith, reported missing in Georgia: Lil Jon’s 27-year-old son, Nathan Smith, who performs under the stage name DJ Young Slade ...
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Hip Hop Legend’s Son Reported Missing: Lil Jon’s son was reported missing on Tuesday.
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Lil Jon’s Son Missing in Georgia: DJ Young Slade, the son of rapper and record producer Lil Jon and estranged wife Nicole Smith, has gone missing in Georgia.
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Newsday Jan 16
Pitbull coming to Jones Beach with his 'I'm Back' tour: Popular Latin rapper Pitbull will bring his "I'm Back" tour to Jones Beach on Aug. 25 with guest Lil Jon.
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Dash Social Jan 12
The Golden Globes Music Was Definitely Curated By a Millennial: The Golden Globes music in 2026 had fans online speculating that it was definitely curated by a ...
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Key FactsGlamour and Highlights from the 2026 Golden Globes
Jan 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- The event took place on January 12, 2026, in Los Angeles, blending red carpet elegance with behind-the-scenes intimacy.
- Host Nikki Glaser opened the ceremony with sharp and witty remarks, setting a playful tone for the night.
- ‘The Pitt’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ led the awards, while Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley won key acting honors.
- Photographers captured heartfelt interactions among celebrities, including affectionate moments between couples and memorable reunions.
Hotel, motel, Morton Amphitheater: Superstar Pitbull announces KC-area show: World-famous musical artist Pitbull headlines a concert at the new Morton ...
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Lil Jon Reflects on the Legacy of ‘Yeah!’ and the Unlikely Way It Became a Hit: Lil Jon reflects on one of the biggest hits of all time in "Yeah!" and ...
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Dash Social Nov 29 25
A 2000s-era prom is not complete without Lil Jon’s “Get Low.” In this episode of “A Song For Every Mood,” Ciara reveals the songs on her getting-ready playlist ... Show more
Lil Jon halftime show: NBC criticized for airing 15-second highlight: NBC didn't show the Lil Jon halftime show in its entirety during the Ravens vs ...
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EW Nov 27 25
Why do singers lip-sync during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? Here's what stars have said
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EW Nov 27 25
Lil Jon to perform drinking anthem with float full of kids at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Which stars are joining this year’s lineup?: Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton and Teyana ...
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Busta Rhymes and Lil Jon Will Bring Hip-Hop to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade performers include Lil Jon, Busta Rhymes ...
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Post Malone, Jack White, Lil Jon to headline Thanksgiving 2025 NFL halftime shows
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Lil Scrappy ft. Lil Jon - Head Bussa: Das ist „Lil Scrappy ft. Lil Jon - Head Bussa“ von Kevin Bacon auf Vimeo, der Seite für hochwertige Videos und alle ...
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Trick Daddy ft. Lil' Jon, Twista - Let's Go: Das ist „Trick Daddy ft. Lil' Jon, Twista - Let's Go“ von Kevin Bacon auf Vimeo ...
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Turn down for what? Well, a calm, regulated nervous system for starters. Lil Jon changed his tune — literally — with the release of his latest album: a ... Show more
Jaw-dropping sight at Aussie music festival: In their hundreds they poured into Brisbane Showgrounds on Friday arvo, sweat already forming on their brows under ...
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Lil Jon Shares Why He Thinks The ‘Song of The Summer’ Doesn’t Exist Anymore: Lil Jon muses on the idea of 'the song of the summer' and why the pivot to ...
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Lytham Festival adds rap superstar Lil Jon to final night: Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil John has been revealed as the support when Pitbull headlines the final ...
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Showbiz Cheat Sheet Oct 03 25
Lil Jon Talks Hyundai, New Music, and Longevity With Fitness: Lil Jon spoke to Showbiz Cheat Sheet about the new 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid ad featuring his ...
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