Lil Jon Says He Is 'At Peace' With Last Conversation With Late Son Nathan Smith

Lil Jon is opening up about the bond he shared with his late son, Nathan Smith, who passed away in February 2026 at the age of 27. As the rapper prepares to release his memoir, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me, on October 20, 2026, he is reflecting on his relationship with his son and the final conversation that brought him peace.

Lil Jon opens up about his relationship with Nathan Smith

In an interview with PEOPLE, Lil Jon shared that he believed he had already finished writing his memoir at the beginning of 2026. However, after Nathan Smith passed away in February 2026, Jon channeled his grief into a new chapter, noting that he needed to share everything he was going through and dedicated the book to him.

Lil Jon welcomed Nathan with his ex-wife, Nicole Smith, in 1998. Nathan pursued music under the name DJ Young Slade and frequently collaborated with his father. Lil Jon expressed gratitude that he had the opportunity to work closely with his son.