Overview
- An autopsy reported that Nathan Smith, known as DJ Young Slade, died from an accidental drowning and that psilocybin use was a contributing factor.
- Smith’s body was recovered from a retention pond near his Milton, Georgia, home in February after he was reported missing days earlier.
- Lil Jon told reporters in mid-June that he returned to his finished memoir to add material about grieving and how he is handling the loss.
- The memoir, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me, is scheduled for publication on Oct. 20, 2026, and Lil Jon says the revisions reflect his faith, changed mindset, and conversations with others who have suffered similar losses.
- The revised book and Lil Jon’s public statements aim to preserve his son’s musical legacy and could broaden public discussion about grief, spirituality, and substance risks for young artists.