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Lil Jon Recounts Last Talk with Son
14 Oct
Summary
- Lil Jon's son died from accidental drowning at 27.
- The artist details final conversations in his memoir.
- He reflects on telling his son he was seen and heard.
Rapper and Crunk pioneer Lil Jon has opened up about the final conversations he had with his son, Nathan Smith, who passed away at 27. Smith died from an accidental drowning in a retention pond in Milton, Georgia, under the influence of psilocybin.
In his memoir, 'I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me,' Lil Jon details a poignant phone call with his son days before his death. He recounted telling his son he was pushing him because he loved him, only to later realize his son needed to feel acknowledged.
Following advice from his therapist, Lil Jon called his son to apologize and assure him he was seen and his efforts were recognized. This heartfelt conversation was their last. Lil Jon shared that writing about his son's passing has been a crucial part of his grieving process, aiming to help others by sharing his experience.
