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DJ Young Slade Missing: Father Lil Jon Appeals for Help
4 Feb
Summary
- DJ Young Slade, son of Lil Jon, is missing.
- He was last seen running from his home on foot.
- Authorities urge the public to share any information.

A missing persons alert was issued on Tuesday for 28-year-old Nathan Murray Smith, professionally known as DJ Young Slade. He was last seen leaving his residence on foot and has not been heard from since. The Milton Police Department is actively searching for him.
Authorities have stated that Smith may be disoriented and is not carrying a phone, raising concerns for his safety. The police department stressed that there is no threat to the public's safety concerning this incident.
DJ Young Slade has been pursuing a career in the music industry, following in the footsteps of his father, the Grammy-winning artist Lil Jon. Lil Jon expressed in a 2024 interview that he found it "cool" to see his son working within the same field.
The police are appealing to anyone with information regarding DJ Young Slade's whereabouts to come forward to assist in his safe return. The search is focused in the Mayfield Park area of Milton, a city located approximately 30 miles north of Atlanta.



