Lil Jon: The Life and Family of the Rapper, Son Missing
5 february 2026 в 20:13
Lil Jon (real name: Jonathan H. Smith) is known for his hits from the 2010s, including the club anthem «Turn Down for What». However, for him, being a father is the most important thing. The rapper has two children: a son named Nathan, known as DJ Young Slade, and a daughter named Nahara.
Lil Jon welcomed his children with nearly a two-year gap, and his son has followed in his footsteps in the music career.
Unfortunately, in early 2026, Nathan made headlines when he was reported missing in the Milton area of Georgia. The police stated that he left home on foot and was without a mobile phone. The search for Young Slade began after he was last seen on February 3 of that year.
Lil Jon shares information about his children and family. He has two kids: his son Nathan, whom he raises with his ex-wife Nicole Smith, and his daughter Nahara, whom he raises with his girlfriend Jamilah Sozahdah.
Nathan was born in 1998 and became DJ Young Slade. Like his father, he also started a career in the music industry.
In a 2017 interview with Paste magazine, Lil Jon proudly spoke about his son’s growth as an artist.
«I remember changing his diapers; he couldn’t even talk or walk, crawling around while I was making music and banging on drums, and now he’s producing music himself in Clive Davis’s program at NYU», - Jon said at the time. «He really knows how to work with technology, and his music sounds really good. So seeing these guys grow up is amazing».
In March 2025, Nathan told The Quintessential Gentleman about his relationship with his father and how he wants to continue his legacy.
«It's cool to appreciate my dad, show respect, and look at everything he’s done. It’s nice to take the baton and do something of my own», - he said. «Because it comes from him, but I’m definitely taking it and making it my own».
Since Nahara is still very young, not much is known about Lil Jon’s youngest daughter, other than that she brings him immense joy. She was born in 2024. John and his girlfriend Jamilah celebrated Nahara’s first birthday in November 2025, posting a family photo on Instagram in matching purple outfits.
«On this Thanksgiving, our hearts are full—and so is the love», - John captioned his post. «Happy birthday to our little girl Nahara. A life full of blessings lies ahead»
Lil Jon welcomed his children with nearly a two-year gap, and his son has followed in his footsteps in the music career.
Unfortunately, in early 2026, Nathan made headlines when he was reported missing in the Milton area of Georgia. The police stated that he left home on foot and was without a mobile phone. The search for Young Slade began after he was last seen on February 3 of that year.
Lil Jon shares information about his children and family. He has two kids: his son Nathan, whom he raises with his ex-wife Nicole Smith, and his daughter Nahara, whom he raises with his girlfriend Jamilah Sozahdah.
Nathan was born in 1998 and became DJ Young Slade. Like his father, he also started a career in the music industry.
In a 2017 interview with Paste magazine, Lil Jon proudly spoke about his son’s growth as an artist.
«I remember changing his diapers; he couldn’t even talk or walk, crawling around while I was making music and banging on drums, and now he’s producing music himself in Clive Davis’s program at NYU», - Jon said at the time. «He really knows how to work with technology, and his music sounds really good. So seeing these guys grow up is amazing».
In March 2025, Nathan told The Quintessential Gentleman about his relationship with his father and how he wants to continue his legacy.
«It's cool to appreciate my dad, show respect, and look at everything he’s done. It’s nice to take the baton and do something of my own», - he said. «Because it comes from him, but I’m definitely taking it and making it my own».
Since Nahara is still very young, not much is known about Lil Jon’s youngest daughter, other than that she brings him immense joy. She was born in 2024. John and his girlfriend Jamilah celebrated Nahara’s first birthday in November 2025, posting a family photo on Instagram in matching purple outfits.
«On this Thanksgiving, our hearts are full—and so is the love», - John captioned his post. «Happy birthday to our little girl Nahara. A life full of blessings lies ahead»
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