Remembering the King of Crunk: Lil Jon’s Heartfelt Tribute
Lil Jon, a well-known hip-hop artist and producer, recently paid an emotional tribute to his late friend and fellow musician, DMX. The tribute was heartfelt and touching, as Lil Jon shared memories of their time together and expressed his deep admiration for DMX’s talent and impact on the music industry. This emotional gesture highlights the strong bond and camaraderie that exists within the music community, showcasing the respect and love that artists have for one another. It serves as a reminder of the profound influence that music can have on our lives and the lasting legacy that talented artists like DMX leave behind.
Music News: Lil Jonâs Emotional Tribute
Lil Jon has penned an emotional tribute to his late son Nathan Smith after laying him to rest earlier this week.
Nathan, also known as DJ Young Slade, was reported missing on 3 February, and the rapper announced his sonâs death three days later. He was 27.Â
The Turn Down for What hitmaker took to Instagram on Thursday to pay tribute to his son and announced that they had laid him to rest on Wednesday.Â
âOn the first day of Ramadan yesterday, We laid my only son to rest. In this holy month, Iâm asking for extra duâa (meaning guidance, assistance and mercy in Islam) for him and for our family,â he wrote alongside a montage of pictures and videos taken throughout Nathanâs life, from his days as a newborn to him spinning the decks in front of a crowd as an adult.Â
âI love you, son. Life will never be the same without you. Allah, give me strength,â the 55-year-old continued. âAlso thank you to everyone who has reached out with condolences, love, and prayers we appreciate you all (sic).â
Nathan reportedly ran out of his house without his phone on 3 February. Three days later, the police in Milton, Georgia announced that they had recovered a body they believed to be Nathanâs from a pond. They are currently investigating the death, but have insisted there is âno indication of foul playâ.Â
The hip-hop star shared Nathan with his wife Nicole Smith. They separated in 2022 after 18 years of marriage.Â
In November 2024, he and his girlfriend Jamila Sozahdah welcomed a child, a daughter named Nahara.
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