Lil Jon's son Nathan Smith, who performed as DJ Young Slade, is found dead in Georgia

"I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother [Nicole Smith] and I are devastated,"

"Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted - he loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest."

"We loved Nathan with all of our hearts and are incredibly proud of him. He was loved and appreciated, and in our last times together we're comforted in knowing that we expressed that very sentiment to him,"

"Subject left on foot and does not possess a phone. He may be disoriented and in need of assistance,"

Nathan Smith, 27, known professionally as DJ Young Slade and as the son of rapper Lil Jon, was found dead in a pond near his Milton, Georgia, home. He had gone missing early Tuesday after leaving his house on foot around 6 a.m. without his phone; police warned he may have been disoriented and in need of assistance. Authorities reported no indication of foul play. Smith was a New York University graduate and worked as a music producer, artist and engineer. His parents described him as kind and immensely caring and thanked local authorities and rescuers.

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