Lil Jon’s missing son, Nathan Smith, is believed to be dead after a body was found in a Georgia pond.
The Milton Police Department announced Friday that divers with the Cherokee County Fire Department located and recovered a body from a pond in Mayfield Park near Smith’s Milton residence just before 12 p.m.
Investigators believe the individual is Smith, though they are awaiting official confirmation by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.
“Based on the investigation to date, there is no indication of foul play. However, the Milton Police Department Criminal Investigations Division will continue to treat this as an open and active investigation,” the memo read.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the Smith family during this difficult time.”
Reps for Lil Jon did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
Smith — who goes by the stage name DJ Young Slade — was last seen at his home on Baldwin Drive early Tuesday morning.
The 27-year-old ran out of the house and hasn’t been seen since, according to MPD, who noted that he doesn’t possess a cellphone.
Cops called the circumstances under which Smith left the property “unusual,” while local outlet Rough Draft Atlanta previously reported that he was possibly naked at the time.
“He may be disoriented and in need of assistance,” officers previously said, adding that his loved ones are “concerned for his safety.”
Lil Jon — born Jonathan Smith — shares Nathan with his former wife, Nicole Smith.
The rapper, 55, described his son as a “well-mannered,” “well-behaved” and “really, really good kid” in a May 2014 interview with HuffPost.
“I listen to my son … he can talk to me about anything,” Jonathan marveled at the time.
The record producer is also dad to 1-year-old daughter Nahara with girlfriend Jamila Sozahdah.
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