Lil Jon Shares Healing Journey Through Memoir After Son's Loss

WHO:

Billboard - Lil Jon, also known as the rapper, is the subject of the memoir.

TMZ - Lil Jon's son is DJ Young Slade.

WHAT:

Billboard - Lil Jon's memoir is titled "I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me."

TMZ - Lil Jon stated that writing his upcoming memoir helped him process the grief from his son's tragic death.

WHERE:

TMZ - Lil Jon was at LAX when he discussed his memoir and his son's death.

WHEN:

Billboard - The memoir is due out on Oct. 20.

TMZ - DJ Young Slade passed away in February.

WHY:

TMZ - Lil Jon expressed that the writing process became part of his healing journey after the loss of his son.

HOW:

TMZ - Lil Jon used the act of writing a memoir as a method to cope with his grief.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 16:16 UTC)

Lil Jon, the rapper known for his energetic style, is set to release his memoir titled "I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me" on October 20. While at LAX, he shared that writing the memoir has been a crucial part of his healing journey following the tragic death of his son, DJ Young Slade, who passed away in February. The process of putting his thoughts and feelings into words has helped him cope with his grief during this difficult time.