# Lil Jon shares final words with son Nathan before death

> Lil Jon reveals last message to son Nathan before his accidental drowning at 27.
- Title: Lil Jon shares final words with son Nathan before death
- Summary: Lil Jon reveals last message to son Nathan before his accidental drowning at 27. Lil Jon shared final comforting words with his son Nathan Smith before his…
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- Source: FemaleFirst — https://femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/lil-jon-reveals-heartbreaking-final-words-son-nathan-death-aged-27-1452503.html
- Published: 2026-10-22T00:00:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lil jon, nathan smith, dj young slade, georgia, accidental drowning, psilocybin use, ramadan, entertainment, culture
## Lil Jon reveals final words to son
Lil Jon shared emotional details of last phone calls and texts with his only son Nathan Smith before his accidental drowning in Georgia at age 27.
## Nathan's death confirmed
Nathan Smith was found dead on 6 February 2026, three days after being reported missing in Georgia.
## Cause of death
The medical examiner ruled Nathan's death an accidental drowning associated with psilocybin use.

> drowning in the setting of psilocybin use
## Final phone call
Lil Jon said Nathan called to say 'I love you' before sharing his efforts to overcome personal difficulties.

> I love you
## Last message to father
Nathan sent a message at 12:48am Saturday morning saying he loved his father and would try to communicate better.

> Love you dad, got so much love for you. I’m gonna try communicating better and stop letting fear hold me back
## Final reassurance
Lil Jon reassured Nathan his efforts to overcome personal difficulties were seen and valued.

> I see that you’re trying, and I want you to know that you are seen
## Funeral and aftermath
Lil Jon shared photos of Nathan's life on Instagram before his funeral during Ramadan.
## Key takeaway

Lil Jon shared final comforting words with his son Nathan Smith before his accidental drowning in Georgia at age 27.