Lil Jon recalls ‘final father-son trip’ with late son Nathan 3 months after his death: ‘Don’t put your family off’
Lil Jon shared an emotional tribute to his late son Nathan Smith, reflecting on their final father-son trip to Japan two years prior. The trip, which included anime classes, food tours, and driving experiences, was a birthday wish fulfilled and became Nathan's favorite memory. Lil Jon urged others to prioritize time with loved ones, emphasizing that life is unpredictable and moments should not be delayed.
- ▪Lil Jon took his son Nathan on a trip to Japan for his birthday, which became their final father-son outing.
- ▪The trip included activities like visiting museums, eating at Michelin-star restaurants, watching samurai sword forging, and taking an anime drawing class.
- ▪Nathan Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade, died at age 27 from accidental drowning linked to psilocybin use.
- ▪Lil Jon emphasized the importance of spending time with family and creating lasting memories while you can.
- ▪Nathan's body was recovered from a pond in Mayfield Park after being reported missing on February 3, 2026.
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Parents Lil Jon recalls ‘final father-son trip’ with late son Nathan 3 months after his death: ‘Don’t put your family off’ By Audrey Rock Published May 2, 2026, 5:22 p.m. ET Lil Jon looked back on his last trip with his late son Nathan Smith in an emotional social media upload. In the clip, the father-son pair took on Japan, trying out various foods, exploring shopping malls, modeling traditional garb, checking out the Fuji Speedway, and even sketching anime characters, among other activities. The rapper noted in the caption that he’d asked Nathan — who went by DJ Young Slade — what he wanted to do for his birthday two years ago.
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