# Lil Jon's Final Conversation with Son Before Death

> Lil Jon recalls last words with son Nathan before his death at 27.
- Title: Lil Jon's Final Conversation with Son Before Death · Page Six
- Summary: 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.
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- Source: Page Six — https://pagesix.com/2026/10/21/celebrity-news/lil-jon-reveals-heartbreaking-final-conversation-with-son-nathan-before-his-tragic-death-at-27
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:14:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lil jon, nathan smith, dj young slade, february 6, psilocybin, drowning, accident, morgue, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Lil Jon shared final conversation with son Nathan Smith before his death at 27.