DJ Slade Steps Into the Spotlight: From Stankonia Studios to MTV’s Family Legacy

Lenox and Parker’s Popcorn & Playlist takes you inside the music world’s most compelling stories, and this time, our music editor Lia Keonna sat down with DJ Slade at the legendary Stankonia Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The son of hip-hop royalty Lil Jon, Slade is forging his own path in music, blending production and deejaying into a style uniquely his own.

DJ Slade Steps Into the Spotlight: From Stankonia Studios to MTV’s Family Legacy

Slade’s journey is getting the spotlight it deserves as MTV’s Family Legacy returns for a second season on Paramount+ on March 25. The series offers fans a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of music’s next generation, capturing their experiences growing up with famous parents while making names for themselves in the industry.

Alongside Slade, Family Legacy features:

• Brittney Atkins (Daughter of Ja Rule)
• Chase Anela Rolinson (Daughter of TLC’s T-Boz)
• Claudinel Jean (Daughter of Wyclef Jean)
• Duke Mason (Son of The Go-Go’s Belinda Carlisle)
• Egypt Criss (Daughter of Pepa and Treach from Naughty By Nature)

During their conversation, Slade opened up about stepping out of his father’s shadow, crafting his own sound, and what fans can expect from his journey on Family Legacy. “I’ve always been around music—it’s in my DNA. But this is my story, my sound, my movement,” he shared.

With his undeniable talent and a legendary studio as his backdrop, Slade is proving that legacy isn’t just about the past—it’s about what you build for the future. Catch his story and more when Family Legacy premieres March 25 on Paramount+.