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Lil Jons Son Missing in Georgia Suburb

Published 6 February 2026

Nathan Smith, the 27-year-old son of rapper Lil Jon, has been missing since early Tuesday morning after leaving his home on foot in Milton, Georgia, a suburb about 30 miles north of Atlanta. Authorities described the circumstances as concerning, noting that Smith departed around 6 a.m. without his phone or personal belongings and may be disoriented and in need of assistance.

Milton police issued a missing persons report shortly after, stating that Smith was last seen in the vicinity of Baldwin Drive and Mayfield Road. The 5-foot-9, 150-pound man has short black hair, brown eyes, and a tattoo on his right collarbone. Family members and friends expressed worry for his safety, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement. As of Thursday, search efforts had escalated with the deployment of K-9 units, including a specialized bloodhound from the Haralson County Sheriff's Office, which has a track record of 25 successful searches in the previous year. Officers focused on the five-acre Mayfield Park area near downtown Milton, as well as nearby retention ponds and other bodies of water in the neighborhood. Police notified residents via social media about increased activity in...

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