E-40, the Bay area legend, is still in shock over the sudden and tragic death of Lil Jon’s son, Nathan Smith, also known as DJ Young Slade. E-40 had a heartfelt message for Lil Jon when he was caught up with him at the Fanatics party in San Francisco, expressing his deepest condolences and mentioning, “We were just on ‘Family Feud’ together, all of us.”
The two rappers, along with their family members, had made an appearance on the game show last year. E-40 and Lil Jon have a history of collaboration, having worked together on the hit song “Snap Yo Fingers” in the early 2000s.
In light of the heartbreaking news, E-40 reached out to Lil Jon through a direct message, offering his support and love. He stated, “Lil Jon, anything you need that I can provide, I’m here for you. I love you, and you know that, brother. And we’re going to miss nephew.”
Nathan was pronounced dead at the young age of 27 after being reported missing from his home in Georgia. His body was tragically discovered in a pond near his residence following a search by authorities. The circumstances surrounding Nathan’s death remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
The music industry and fans alike are mourning the loss of DJ Young Slade, and E-40’s message of support and love to Lil Jon during this difficult time serves as a reminder of the importance of coming together in times of tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lil Jon and his family as they navigate this heartbreaking loss.

