DJ Young Slade -- Lil Jon's son -- has died ... his father announced in a statement Friday.
Lil Jon tells TMZ ... "I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother, Nicole Smith, and I are devastated. Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted -- he loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest."
Jon said, "He was an amazingly talented young man; a music producer, an artist and engineer, and graduate of NYU. We loved Nathan with all of our hearts and are incredibly proud of him. He was loved and appreciated, and in our last times together we're comforted in knowing that we expressed that very sentiment to him."
Jon thanked the Milton Police Department for their help searching for his son.
Nathan was reported missing on Tuesday this week ... earlier today, searchers pulled a body from a pond in the area. Police said there was no indication of foul play. Milton, Georgia is about 30 miles north of Atlanta.
The most dramatic event in sports -- with top-notch athletes, big-time plays and tons of anticipation behind it -- returns Sunday ... and it's certainly got our tails wagging!
That's right -- the Puppy Bowl is back for its 22nd edition -- and we had a pair of the puppies taking part join us on "TMZ Live" ... as well as beloved PB referree Dan Schachner.
Harveyand Charles ask Dan why they should tune into the Puppy Bowl ... and he says that "pound for pound" -- no pun intended -- the game offers more drama than the Super Bowl, and the puppies leave it all out on the field when they go and compete.
Savannah Guthrie was heavy on her colleagues’ minds this week ... with the NBC team covering the 2026 Winter Olympics taking time on-air to honor her as her family faces a nightmare back home.
As expected, "Today" show host Savannah pulled out of the Milan-Cortina coverage, with Terry Gannon and Mary Carillo stepping in Monday and making it clear their "important, beloved" teammate was deeply missed at the Opening Ceremony.
Carillo got emotional while speaking about Savannah’s love for covering Olympic opening ceremonies, adding, "Right now, of course, Savannah and her family are in unspeakable, unfathomable pain. We know in the U.S. that her extended family is legion. Savannah, my friend, it’s the same way here."
Radio host Tommy Sotomayor says he's not offended in the slightest by President Trump posting a short video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
Tommy joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday, and we asked how he felt seeing Trump share a blatantly racist video clip ... and he explained why he thinks Black people shouldn't be outraged.
The radio host's reasoning here was enough for us to stop him right in his tracks for a quick history lesson ... but Tommy really dug his heels in and tried to bring up some other issues ... and the conversation even veered off into colorism.
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We'll be real here ... the economy's not in a great spot right now, and not all of us have the bread to go sun ourselves at one of the places where they filmed "The White Lotus" when we've got time off.
If you need a solution we've got one for you: day trips are the way to go! Gas up the car, let someone know where you're going, and let the open road be your travel buddy as you broaden your horizons.
The thing is, you're always better off with gear on these trips ... and we've put together a list of travel accessories that should elevate your travel experience from stunning to stylish -- effortlessly so, we should add.
TMZ Cheatsheet: Essentials For Effortlessly Memorable Day Trips
The alleged ransom letter in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping has a few details offering possible clues about how far away she may have been taken from the Arizona home where she was abducted ... which could indicate the search radius law enforcement is focusing on.
If the letter is legit -- the FBI and Savannah Guthrie have already talked about it publicly -- it offers some clues into where Nancy may be.
There's a demand of millions in bitcoin for Nancy's safe return ... and there's a timeframe for how long it would take Nancy to be returned to Tucson after getting the money.
It seems Nancy would be driven back to Tucson -- getting on a plane would require Real ID, and the jig would be up -- and if you look at a timeframe, you can draw a radius around Tucson and get a feel for where she may be held captive ... a transporting driver wouldn't be speeding, and that helps create the search radius, too.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie Kim has reclaimed her place in mainstream pop ... with a high-profile “Dracula” remix alongside Tame Impala!
Earlier this week Kevin Parker -- the creative behind Tame Impala -- surprised fans with a teaser showcasing Jennie's vocals on the track, which of course drove heavy traffic in the comments section.
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This ain't Jennie's first rodeo collaborating with music's hottest stars ... in 2025, she featured high-profile collabs on her album "Ruby" -- including Dua Lipa, Childish Gambino, Kali Uchis, and Doechii.
And not to worry to the BLINK fam, she's still very-much IN with her girls Lisa, Rosé and Jisoo!
James Franco gave a friend of David Dobrik's a rude awakening ... jarring him from sleep and offering the guy a grand if he could name five of his films!
The actor appeared on Dobrik's YouTube channel to challenge his roommate John to name three flick ... but, James worries he'll just name all three 'Spider-Man' films -- and he ups the ante to five instead.
JF then wakes the roommate up ... and, he's obviously surprised to find the veteran actor sitting on his bed, asking him to start rattling off movies.
The world’s changing fast ... but here’s a real slice of old-school Hollywood that’s still standing strong -- the iconic James Cagney estate is officially up for grabs.
The gated Beverly Hills compound sits on more than 5 acres, and is listed for a jaw-dropping $38.5 mil ... and TBH, it earns the price tag, seeing as it was designed by Welton Becket of Welton Becket & Associates -- one of L.A.’s most influential architecture firms back when they were building for Hollywood royalty in 1939.
Calling it an estate almost feels wrong ... it’s basically a private village. There’s a restored main villa, the legendary Boathouse guest residence, and a separate creative studio ... all linked by hand-laid stone paths winding through tiered citrus gardens. Casual.
Mariah Carey is getting things started at the 2026 Winter Olympics ... but she's not doing a bobsled run ... she's performing at the opening ceremony over in Italy.
The beloved singer just took the stage Friday night at Milan's San Siro Stadium, where Olympians from around the globe are being introduced on the first night of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
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Hit the comment section as Babcock, Lucas, Dylan, Luca, and the whole crew break down the most important topics of the day ... and we'll be interacting with viewers throughout the program between 1 and 2:30 PM PT.
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9:09 AM PT -- Trumphas since removed the post from his Truth Social page.
It's no secret President Donald Trump and the Obamas don't get along ... but DT has now taken their bad vibes to a whole new level, posting a short video of Barack and Michelle depicted as apes.
Trump uploaded the shocking clip on his Truth Social platform Thursday night ... and it begins with a voice speaking about alleged fraud in the 2020 presidential election over a chart. As you know, Trump lost to Joe Biden in the 2020 race, but Trump has always maintained the election was stolen from him.
Then the video cuts a brief scene showing Barack and Michelle's heads superimposed on apes dancing in a jungle as The Tokens 1961 classic, "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," plays in the background.
12:42 PM PT -- Lil Jon announced his son DJ Young Slade has died.
Lil Jon tells TMZ ... "I am extremely heartbroken for the tragic loss of our son, Nathan Smith. His mother, Nicole Smith, and I are devastated. Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted -- he loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest."
Police announced a body has been located in the search for DJ Young Slade -- Lil Jon's son who was reported missing in Georgia this week -- and they believe it's him ... TMZ has learned.
Milton Police said Cherokee County Fire Dept. personnel pulled a body from a pond where they'd been searching for Slade -- legal name Nathan Murray Smith -- Friday morning. That person is believed to be Nathan Smith, police said. The Fulton County Medical Examiner is working to confirm identification and cause of death. Police said there was no indication of foul play, but the investigation is ongoing.
Video captured divers searching a pond near the family's estate in Milton, Georgia ... ultimately pulling a body from the water.
As we told you ... the Milton Police Department put out a missing person alert for Nathan Tuesday after the department said he dashed from his home barefoot. Milton is about 30 miles north of Atlanta.
Former NFL star Eddie Lacypleaded guilty to misdemeanor extreme DUI after he was busted by cops last year with a BAC more than four times the legal limit ... and TMZ Sportshas learned the details of his sentencing.
Lacy entered his plea over a year after he was initially booked on seven charges. He entered a guilty plea to the extreme DUI charge with a BAC greater than or equal to .20, which is a misdemeanor. The city attorney, in turn, agreed to dismiss the six other charges in the case.
He was sentenced to 180 days of confinement, a screening at the Youth and Family Services Behavioral Health and 30 hours of community restitution at an approved agency in his home state.
"Home Alone" star Daniel Stern is off the hook after getting hooked by police for allegedly trying to hire a hooker ... 'cause the criminal case against him has been legally terminated.
According to court officials, Daniel's attorneys appeared in court Friday for the first time since prosecutors in California charged the actor with soliciting prostitution ... he wasn't there himself, but his case was heard and dismissed.
A rep for the Ventura County District Attorney tells TMZ ... "The defendant did what he was supposed to do. He completed his education class and earned a dismissal. This is our standard disposition for first-time prostitution offenses."
The biggest story out of the 2026 Olympics so far has been reports of a penis-injecting doping scandal rocking the ski jumping community ... but officials say so far, it's nothing but a "wild rumor."
The news spread like wildfire on Thursday ... with outlets stating the World Anti-Doping Agency was keeping a close eye on crotches throughout the sport due to speculation athletes could be pumping their members with hyaluronic acid to get a leg up on the competition.
Why the heck would they do that?? The belief is athletes used the acid to temporarily increase their junk size during suit measurements ... which would result in extra fabric in the groin area -- adding lift to the uniforms to help them jump farther.
