The cause of death of Nathan Smith, son of hip-hop star Lil Jon, has been officially revealed.
On the 27th (local time), according to U.S. entertainment outlet Page Six, the 27-year-old Nathan Smith was found to have drowned while using psilocybin (commonly known as "magic mushrooms") that contained hallucinogenic ingredients. The Fulton County medical examiner's office said in an autopsy report that it was a "drowning that occurred in an environment where psilocybin was used" and ruled the cause of death an accident. Psilocybin was indeed detected in Nathan's body.
Earlier, on Feb. 6, Lil Jon personally announced his son's death three days after his disappearance and expressed deep sorrow. He said, "I tragically lost my beloved son Nathan. His mother, Nicole Smith, and I are in deep shock and sorrow," and added, "Nathan was the kindest and warmest person I have ever met."
Lil Jon went on to say, "Nathan was a talented young man as a music producer, artist and engineer, and a son we were proud to have graduate from New York University," adding, "We take comfort in that we were able to express our love for each other until the end."
According to police, Nathan was last seen at his home in Milton, Georgia, on the morning of Feb. 3. At the time, he reportedly ran out of the house without his phone, and police described his leaving as "unusual." Later, around noon on Feb. 6, divers from the Cherokee County Fire Department found a body in a pond near Mayfield Park, and the medical examiner later confirmed it was Nathan.
Investigators said, "No criminal charges have been identified so far," but added they will keep the investigation open until the case is officially closed.
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