Who is Lil Jon's wife? 'Lil Jon Wants to Do What' star has been happily married for two decades

'Lil Jon Wants to Do What?' Season 2 star Lil Jon married Nicole Smith in 2004 and they have a son, Nathan
Lil Jon stars in HGTV's 'Lil Jon Wants to Do What?' Season 2 (Instagram/liljon)
Lil Jon stars in HGTV's 'Lil Jon Wants to Do What?' Season 2 (Instagram/liljon)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Jonathan Smith aka Lil Jon has been a well-respected rapper and DJ for more than a decade with his party hits 'Turn Down for What' and 'Yeah!'. The musician and producer is all set to team up with interior designer Anitra Mecadon for one more time. Lil Jon will return to 'Lil Jon Wants to Do What?' Season 2 to stun homeowners with amazing room transformations that are beyond their wildest dreams.

Lil Jon has had a thriving career for decades. While he's known for throwing wild sets, his home life is much calmer. Lil Jon has had a stable relationship with his wife, Nicole Smith, for much of his career. Lil Jon and Nicole also share a son, Nathan, who is also involved in the music industry and is known as DJ Young Slade.

Who is Lil Jon's wife?

Lil Jon married Nicole Smith in 2004. However, Nicole seemingly loves to remain out of the headlines and even off social media. Additionally, it is unclear what Smith does for a living. However, Lil Jon dished about being a father to Nathan, and his marriage to Nicole. Lil Jon said, "His mother is crazier than me so he definitely doesn’t wanna get his mom pissed off." He added, "You learn to adapt to people as time goes by... because nobody’s damn perfect." Lil Jon further noted, "And you also change... you see stuff that you do that’s not perfect and you change yourself a little bit to fit in with your spouse." Lil Jon and Nicole tied the knot in a small ceremony at the Wyndham El Conquistador Resort and Golden Door Spa in Fajardo, near San Juan, Puerto Rico. Nicole wore a dress by Monique Lhuillier and Lil Jon rocked a white tuxedo to the ceremony. The reception was held poolside and rumored guests included Snoop Dogg and Usher. At the time, Nicole’s identity was kept a secret, according to MTV.

Lil Jon and Nicole Smith mostly keep their relationship out of the headlines (Instagram/liljon)
Lil Jon and Nicole Smith mostly keep their relationship out of the headlines (Instagram/liljon)

Lil Jon keeps his work away from home

Most celebrities have been more than transparent about how juggling home and career can be difficult. But Lil Jon has said he's always made it a point to separate his work life from his home life and to be there for his family, especially his son, as much as possible. Lil Jon noted that he makes party records and partying and parenting are not simpatico in the least. Lil Jon further revealed that when he goes in the studio he is in a different place than when he's at home with his family adding, "When I’m out, I’m Lil Jon, but when I’m at home, I’m Jonathan Smith."

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