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Lil Jon's Final Conversation with Son Before Death
Lil Jon recalls last words with son Nathan before his death at 27.
In brief
Lil Jon recalls last words with son Nathan before his death at 27. Lil Jon shared final conversation with son Nathan Smith before his death at 27. Originally reported by Page Six.
Final Conversation
Lil Jon recalls final conversation with son Nathan before his death at 27.
“I love you. I was always encouraging him to take care of himself.”
Text Message Exchange
Lil Jon texted Nathan: 'I do care a lot. You are my only son... Nothing should be holding you back.'
“I do care a lot. You are my only son, and I worry about you a lot. You are so talented and extremely smart. Nothing should be holding you back.”
Last Message
Nathan sent: 'Love you dad, got so much love for you. I’m gonna try communicating better and stop letting fear hold me back.'
“Love you dad, got so much love for you. I’m gonna try communicating better and stop letting fear hold me back.”
Cause of Death
Nathan died Feb 6, 2026, from drowning in psilocybin use, ruled an accident.
“drowning in the setting of psilocybin use”
Family Statement
Lil Jon said: 'I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother and I are devastated.'
“I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother [Nicole Smith] and I are devastated.”
Laying to Rest
Nathan was laid to rest two weeks after his death on February 13, 2026.
“On the first day of Ramadan yesterday, We laid my only son to rest.”
The essence
Lil Jon shared final conversation with son Nathan Smith before his death at 27.
