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Earlier this month, police in Milton, Georgia, confirmed they had found the remains of 27-year-old Nathan Smith in a pond near his home.
Nathan, better known as DJ Young Slade, was the son of hip-hop legend Lil Jon.
Now we have new information about the circumstances that led to his death.
According to a report by TMZ, medical examiners determined that Smith died from “drowning in the setting of psilocybin use.”
Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic compound commonly found in so-called “magic mushrooms.”
Investigators believe Nathan drowned after fleeing his home while under the influence of alcohol.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the Smith family during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences to the Smith family during this difficult time,” a statement from law enforcement read (via NBC News). “The Department respectfully requests that the community and members of the media respect the family’s request for privacy as they grieve and deal with this tragedy.”
“I am so saddened by the tragic loss of our son Nathan Smith. His mother (Nicole Smith) and I are devastated,” Smith’s father, Lil Jon, wrote on Instagram Thursday evening.
“Nathan was the kindest human being you could ever meet. He was so caring, thoughtful, polite, compassionate, and warm-hearted – he loved his family and friends in his life to the fullest.”
Below is our original coverage of Nathan’s disappearance:
The disappearance of Nathan Smith sparks a frantic search in Georgia
We have disturbing news to report from the Atlanta area:
Lil Jon’s son Nathan Murray Smith – known as DJ Young Slade – has reportedly disappeared.
Sources tell TMZ that the 28-year-old’s disappearance is a police matter.
Slade – legal name Nathan Murray Smith – reportedly left his home on foot earlier this week and has not been seen since.
His family told police that he did not have a phone and was possibly disoriented and needed help.
“Family and friends are concerned for his safety,” the Milton Police Department report said.
Police did not provide any information regarding possible reasons why Slade fled his home on foot or where he may have been headed.
Slade, who is described as 5’9″ tall and weighing 150 pounds, was last seen near his home in Milton, Georgia, about 30 miles north of Atlanta.
Like his father, Slade is a hip-hop DJ and producer.
The father-son duo has taken the stage together at numerous live events.
“The family requests privacy at this time,” Lil Jon’s representative said in a statement issued moments ago.
“We also ask that you continue to pray that Nathan will return home safe. Thank you.”
Officials are asking anyone who has seen Smith or has any information about Slade’s whereabouts to call the Milton Police Department’s non-emergency dispatch line at (678) 297-6300 option 1.
We will continue to update you on this developing story as new information becomes available.
