Body believed to be rapper Lil Jon's son found in Georgia pond days after he went missing
Milton police said foul play was not suspected in 27-year-old Nathan Smith's death.
by Minyvonne Burke, Joe Kottke | NBC News · 5 NBCDFWA body believed to be rapper Lil Jon's 27-year-old son was found near his Georgia home days after he was reported missing, police said.
Nathan Smith, who goes by the name DJ Young Slade, was reported missing Tuesday morning after he was last seen running out of his home in Milton. The body was located in a pond near the residence, police said Friday.
The medical examiner's office will make the official confirmation and will determine the cause and manner of death.
"We extend our deepest condolences to the Smith family during this difficult time. The department respectfully asks the community and members of the media to honor the family’s request for privacy as they grieve and navigate this tragedy," police said.
Officers were called to Smith's home around 6 a.m. Tuesday. Police said Smith was last seen running out of his residence, and he may have been disoriented and in need of assistance. In Friday's update, police said he left home "under unusual circumstances," but foul play was not suspected.
The case is still open and active, Milton police said in a statement.
A representative for Lil Jon, whose real name is Jonathan Smith, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday.