Los Angeles, Feb. 7 -- Nathan Smith, known professionally as DJ Young Slade and son of rapper Lil Jon, was found dead near his home in Milton, Georgia, on Friday. He was 27. Smith had been reported missing earlier this week, though authorities have not yet announced a cause of death, Variety reported.
Lil Jon (Jonathan Smith) confirmed the tragedy in a statement to Variety: "I am extremely heartbroken over the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother, Nicole Smith, and I are devastated. Nathan was the kindest human being you could ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted. He loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest.""He was an amazingly talented young man; a music produc...