Rapper LilJon confirms the death of his son

LOS ANGELES, Feb 6 (Reuters) – American rapper lilac jon said Friday that his son, Nathan Smith, has died, the record producer confirmed in a joint statement with Smith’s mother.

“I am extremely heartbroken by the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother (Nicole Smith) and I are devastated,” the statement read.

lilac jon He described his son as an “incredibly talented young man” who was a music producer, artist, engineer and graduate of New York University.

“Thank you for all the prayers and support in trying to locate him over the last few days. Thank you to the entire Milton Police Department involved,” the “Snap Yo Fingers” rapper added.

A missing person report was filed Tuesday for Smith in Milton, Georgia, authorities said in a post on the Milton government website.

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Police officials added that a broader search for Smith, also known by the stage name DJ Young Slade, led Cherokee County Fire Department divers to recover a body from a pond near his home on Friday.

“The individual is believed to be Nathan Smith, pending official confirmation from the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office,” the post continued.

While no foul play is suspected, the Milton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division will investigate the events surrounding Smith’s death.

lilac jon is a Grammy-winning rapper known for a string of chart-topping hits and collaborations, including “Get Low,” “Turn Down for What” and “Shots.”

(Reporting by Danielle BroadwayEditing by Rod Nickel)