Cause Of Death For Lil Jon's Son In GA Released: Reports

MILTON, GA — The death of Atlanta rap legend Lil Jon's son last month in Milton has been ruled an accidental drowning, according to media reports.

More specifically, the death of 27-year-old Nathan Smith was ruled a "drowning in the setting of psilocybin use," both People and CBS News reported Monday.

Psilocybin derives from specific fresh or dried mushrooms and can cause hallucinations, panic reactions and a psychotic-like episode, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Smith, who performs under the stage name DJ Young Slade, was last seen in the area of Baldwin Drive and Mayfield Road. He disappeared from his home "under unusual circumstances" around 6 a.m. on Feb. 3, Milton Police said.

"Subject left on foot and does not possess a phone. He may be disoriented and in need of assistance. Family and friends are concerned for his safety," police said on a missing persons flier.

Despite search efforts, police said they were initially unable to locate Smith. Divers with Cherokee County Fire and Rescue Services found his body three days around 11:53 a.m., Feb. 6, while teams searched a pond in Mayfield Park near Smith’s home.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office on Feb. 9 confirmed Smith's death.

His father remembered his son on social media when he was buried:

"On the first day of Ramadan yesterday, I laid my only son to rest. In this holy month, I’m asking for extra du’a for him and for our family. Please pray that Allah grants him Jannah and grants us sabr, mercy, and strength. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. I love you, son. Life will never be the same without you. Allah, give me strength. Also thank you to everyone who has reached out with condolences, love, and prayers we appreciate you all. ❤️ I will make sure the world knows your talent and never forgets your name. Nathan Murray Smith.

Lil Jon in a Feb. 19 Facebook post

At the time, police said foul play was not expected in his death.

Lil' Jon, a Grammy-winner whose real name is Jonathan Smith, has produced the hits "Shots," "Turn Down For What," "Snap Ya Fingers" and "What You Gon' Do." He is widely known as a pioneer of Atlanta's crunk era in the early 2000s.

His son had worked to build his own music career, releasing "Move Thru Fire" after graduating from New York University.

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