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DJ Young Slade, the son of Lil Jon, died after he accidentally drowned in a pond near his home with psychedelic mushrooms in his system.
According to a report TMZ published on Friday, February 27, the Fulton County Medical Examiner ruled that Slade, born Nathan Smith, passed away after "drowning in the setting of psilocybin use." An autopsy found psilocybin, which is a hallucinogenic compound found in mushrooms, in Smith's blood at the time of his death. The 27-year-old's body was found in a pond near his home in Milton, Ga., on February 6, several days after he was reported missing.
Lil Jon and his wife, Nicole, mourned the loss of their son last month. Smith's parents said they were "devastated" over the death of their son and remembered him as "immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warm-hearted." In a post on Instagram, Lil Jon confirmed that his son was laid to rest on the first day of Ramadan. His comments were filled with best wishes from celebrities like The Game, Kehlani, Ty Dolla $ign, Fat Joe, Ashanti and others.
"I love you, son," he wrote under a montage of photos from Smith's life. "Life will never be the same without you. Allah, give me strength. Also thank you to everyone who has reached out with condolences, love, and prayers we appreciate you all. I will make sure the world knows your talent and never forgets your name."
Rest in peace, Young Slade.