Hoosier Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 5 winning numbers for May 5, 2026

TheHoosier Lotteryoffers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

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Here's a look at May 5, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 5 drawing

12-22-50-51-55, Mega Ball: 10

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Winning Cash 5 numbers from May 5 drawing

06-18-21-25-45

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Winning Daily 3 numbers from May 5 drawing

Midday: 2-5-3, SB: 4

Evening: 0-0-6, SB: 3

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Winning Daily 4 numbers from May 5 drawing

Midday: 0-3-6-0, SB: 4

Evening: 3-8-8-6, SB: 3

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Winning Quick Draw numbers from May 5 drawing

Midday: 02-03-04-07-13-15-17-19-20-28-33-34-36-39-45-47-51-64-69-77, BE: 77

Evening: 11-13-22-25-29-34-43-47-48-51-54-57-63-65-68-69-70-72-77-78, BE: 77

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Winning Cash Pop numbers from May 5 drawing

Morning: 03

Matinee: 11

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Afternoon: 15

Evening: 04

Late Night: 05

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 5 drawing

14-20-23-30-55, Bonus: 02

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount. Prizes of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Hoosier Lottery retailer across the state by presenting the signed winning ticket.

If your prize is between $600 and $49,999, you can claim in person at any Hoosier Lottery regional office or you can choose to mail in your claim. To claim by mail, complete a Hoosier Lottery Winner Claim Form and include your signed winning ticket, along with a copy of a government-issued photo ID. Send these documents to:

Hoosier Lottery Headquarters

1302 N. Meridian Street, Suite 100

Indianapolis, IN 46202

Be sure to include all required documentation and keep a copy of the ticket and claim form for your records.

For prizes of $50,000 or more, you are required to claim in person at the Hoosier Lottery headquarters in Indianapolis. Call 1-800-955-6886 to schedule an appointment to claim your prize.

All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games. For more details on the claims process or to download a claim form, visit theHoosier Lottery Winners pageor contact the customer service team at 1-800-955-6886.

When are the Hoosier Lottery drawings held?

  • Mega Millions: 11 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.

  • Cash Pop: 9:30 a.m. (Morning), 1:30 p.m. (Matinee), 3:30 p.m. (Afternoon), 7:30 p.m. (Evening), and 11:30 p.m. (Late Night).

  • Daily 3, Daily 4, Quick Draw: 1 p.m. (Midday) and 11 p.m. (Evening) daily.

  • Cash 5: 11 p.m. daily.

  • Hoosier Lotto: 11 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.

  • Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. daily.

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All the Photos Inside the 2026 Met Gala You Haven't Seen — from Sweet PDA to Besties on Parade

There's was no shortage of glamour on the iconic steps of the2026 Met Gala— as well as inside the star-studded bash.

People Rihanna, Heidi Klum and A$AP Rocky.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

The party truly began once guests had made it into the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 4. FromRihannaandA$AP Rocky's sweet PDA moment to unexpected linkups, here are all the best photos from inside this year's Met Gala.

Masks Off

Katy Perry.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Katy Pettywent incognito in a metal and mesh mask on the red carpet but flashes a smile once inside the star-studded event.

Date Night

Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Dwayne JohnsonandLauren Hashiancozy up for a quick photo.

Sister, Sister

Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner and Russell Westbrook.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Kylie JennerandKendall Jennermeet up with basketball playerRussell Westbrookduring the festivities.

A Fashionable Gathering

Ben Platt, Lena Dunham and Jordan Roth.Credit: Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty

Ben Platt,Lena DunhamandJordan Rothpose in their "Costume Art" ensembles.

British Invasion

Carey Mulligan and Emily Blunt.Credit: Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty

Carey MulliganandEmily Bluntare all smiles while taking in the exhibit.

Cheers!

Rose and Gigi Hadid.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

RoséandGigi Hadidshare a drink inside the Met party.

Silk Galore

Chase Sui Wonders, Anderson .Paak and Sarah Pidgeon.Credit: Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty

Chase Sui Wonders,Anderson .PaakandSarah Pidgeonlook sleek and chic.

Fashion Icons

DZA, Doechii and Hailey Bieber.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

SZA,DoechiiandHailey Biebershow off their jaw-dropping looks.

A Quick Catch-Up

Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor and Heidi Klum.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Ben Stiller,Christine TaylorandHeidi Klumcircle up inside the Met Gala.

Double Date

Stephen Curry, Ayesha Curry, Ciara and Russell Wilson.Credit: Kevin Mazur/MG26/Getty

Stephen Curry,Ayesha Curry,CiaraandRussell Wilsonenjoy an ultra-glamorous date night.

Take a Seat

Cédric Charbit, Charli XCX and Lena Mahfouf.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Saint Laurent CEO Cédric Charbit hangs withCharli XCXand French influencerLena Mahfouf.

Deep in Conversation

Katy Perry, Cédric Charbit and Gayle King.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Katy PerryandGayle Kingtake a minute to chat with Saint Laurent CEO Cédric Charbit.

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BFFs

Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Hailey BieberandKylie Jennerstrike a pose.

PDA Alert

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna.Credit: Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty

A$AP RockyandRihannashare a smooch after walking the carpet.

Let the Fun Begin

Angela Basset and A'ja Wilson.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Angela BassettandA'ja Wilsonget the party started.

Clowning Around

Rihanna, Heidi Klum and A$AP Rocky.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

RihannaandA$AP Rockyhave a bit of fun withHeidi Klum's statue-inspired look.

Name a Better Duo

Colman Domingo and Janelle Monáe.Credit: Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty

What's better than one fashion icon? Two, of course:Colman DomingoandJanelle Monáe.

Glamorous Goddesses

Grace Ling and Ashley Graham.Credit: Cindy Ord/MG26/Getty

Grace Ling andAshley Grahamhave a few laughs as the party gets going.

Girls' Night

Margot Robbie and Lily-Rose Depp.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Margot RobbieandLily-Rose Depplook as ethereal as the artwork.

Smooches

Hailey Bieber, Kylie Jenner and Zoë Kravitz.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Hailey Bieber,Kylie JennerandZoë Kravitzhappily greet each other inside the Met Gala.

Supportive Sis

Serena Williams and Edward Enninful.

Serena Williamsstepped out to support her sisterVenus, who served as co-chair at this year's Met, alongside formerBritish Vogueeditor in chiefEdward Enninful.

On Display

Sarah Pidgeon and Tyriq Withers.Credit: Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty

Sarah PidgeonandTyriq Witherscheck out the exhibit inside the Met Museum.

Low-Key Date Night

Bradley Cooper.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Bradley Cooperskipped the carpet, but of course, he showed up to hang with his girlfriend,Gigi Hadid.

A Collab in the Making?

Katy Perry and Sam Smith.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Katy PerryandSam Smithwere spotted chatting inside the Gala — perhaps discussing a possible music collaboration?

Girl Talk

Sabrina Carpenter and Hailey Bieber.Credit: Arturo Holmes/MG26/Getty

Hailey Biebercatches up withSabrina Carpenter, who appeared to be showing off her sparkling headpiece.

The Designer and His Muse

Marc Jacobs, Cardi B and Char Defrancesco.Credit: Stephanie Augello/MG26/Getty

Marc Jacobsand his husband,Char Defrancesco, linked up withCardi Bafter the rapper showed off hercustom Marc Jacobs lookon the red carpet.

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Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

Associated Press Mexican restaurant owner-chef Marco Mendoza prepares a hot molcajete, a traditional Mexican dish, at Cuernavaca's Grill in downtown Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Chef Marco Mendoza, right, his wife Maria Luisa Mendoza, center, and daughter Nayomie Mendoza, pose for a picture at their Mexican restaurant Cuernavaca's Grill in downtown Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Waiter Usiel Macias serves a lemonade at Cuernavaca's Grill downtown Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Mexican restaurant owner-chef Marco Mendoza prepares a hot molcajete, a traditional Mexican dish, at Cuernavaca's Grill in downtown Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) Owners and staff of Cuernavaca Grill, from left to right, Jacob Jimenez, Gustavo Arellano, Erendida Arreyano, Nayomie Mendoza, Maria Luisa Mendoza, and Marco Mendoza pose for a photo in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Cinco de Mayo Mexican Business

She is among a number of Mexican American business owners who've become more vocal about also honoring Mexican history and the significance of the holiday, as a way to combat anti-immigrant sentiments amid heightened immigration enforcement efforts that have targeted Latino communities.

Mendoza, owner of Cuernavaca’s Grill in Los Angeles, said she prefers a celebration that reflects “everything that as a community we’re enduring today.” So, Mendoza will host Cinco de Mayo festivities at her restaurant that, along with traditional mariachi and Mexican cuisine, will include a nod to Mexican perseverance over the French in the Battle of Puebla over 160 years ago.

“Just looking at how much they did with very little resources,” she said. “It just showed resilience. So, on Cinco de Mayo we always make it a testament of our resilience.”

Restaurants owners aren't the first Latino community leaders to reclaim Cinco de Mayo in the U.S. — moving away from a flattening of Mexican culture toward highlighting history and community. This year, the celebrations are noticeably embracing traditional Mexican culture and focused on preservation, said Sehila Mota Casper, director of Latinos in Heritage Conservation.

“These are just incredible moments of educating and knowledge sharing,” Mota Casper said. “The more we educate, the more knowledge we share, the better a community and people we become.”

Restaurants emphasize authenticity over tequila shots

Hispanic-owned firms accounted for 8.4% of 5.9 million U.S. employers in 2024, according to the Census Bureau's annual survey of businesses. They also were approximately 18% of all restaurant businesses in the United States last month, according to the National Restaurant Association, which uses census data.

U.S. revelers hoping to crowd restaurants and toss back shots of tequila may find more wholesome and intentionally planned offerings, said Raul Luis, who owns the Birrieria Chalio Mexican Restaurant, with locations in Los Angeles and Fort Worth, Texas. On Cinco de Mayo, he wants his customers to eat and drink the types of “guisados” — traditional Mexican braises or stews served as taco filling — that one would eat when invited into a Mexican family's home.

Well-made, traditional cooking will keep customers coming back, even if they aren’t Hispanic, Luis said.

“It’s the ultimate opportunity for restaurants to take advantage of that moment and bring them in and entice them to authentic Mexican food,” Luis said.

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What Cinco de Mayo celebrates

Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla. The triumph over much larger French troops who were better-equipped was an enormous emotional boost for Mexican soldiers led by Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza.

In Mexico, historical reenactments are held annually in the central city of Puebla to commemorate the victory. Participants dress as Mexican and French troops and as Zacapoaxtlas — the Indigenous and farmer contingent that helped Mexican troops win.

In the U.S., May 5 is seen as a day to celebrate Mexican American culture, stretching back to the 1800s in California. Festivities typically include parades, street food, block parties, mariachi competitions and baile.

Folklórico, or folkloric ballet, features whirling dancers in bright, ruffled dresses and their hair tied with shiny ribbons.

The day often is mistaken forMexican Independence Day, which is on Sept. 16.

Latino activists and scholars say that disconnect in the U.S. is bolstered by the hazy history of Cinco de Mayo and marketing that plays on stereotypes that include fake, droopy mustaches and gigantic, colorful sombreros.

A testament to Mexican resilience

Since returning to the White House in 2025, President Donald Trump has continued to labelMexican immigrants as criminals and gang members, and Latino communities have been a target ofhis hard-line immigration tactics. Memes shared from official White House social media accounts perpetuate negative stereotypes about Latinos, while a federally ledEnglish-only initiativeand ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs all seem to target communities of color.

All together, it's generated a great deal of fear in Latino communities.

Mendoza, the Los Angeles restaurant owner, said it’s also been a hard time for the restaurant industry because of rising costs. But in spite of it all, Cuernavaca’s Grill will be celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

As part of the restaurant's Cinco de Mayo festivities, she'll invite customers to contribute to a food and toy drive meant to support those who are struggling in the current climate.

“This is a testament of our resilience,” Mendoza said. “It’s a testament of our hard work. It is pride to our community and everything that we’ve accomplished.”

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Everyday Economics: Inflation squeezes household spending

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(The Center Square) – The Fed held rates where they were – 3.5% to 3.75% – and nobody was surprised. What actually mattered was the friction inside the room. Three FOMC members dissented, and not over some technical disagreement. They wanted the committee to stop pretending its next move is still a cut.They have a point. The "easing bias" language is a holdover from late last year, when the Fed was more worried about the labor market cracking than inflation flaring back up. In December, officials cut rates and talked about calibrating "the extent and timing of additional adjustments." That framing made sense then. It makes less sense now.Inflation is back.Core PCE – the Fed's preferred measure – came in at 0.3% for March, putting the year-over-year rate at 3.2%. Headline PCE jumped 0.7% on the month and 3.5% from a year ago, the biggest annual print in nearly three years. A lot of that is energy – oil prices spiked on Middle East tensions – but core is still running well above target. You can't hand-wave that away.This puts the Fed in a genuinely awkward spot. Hiking rates won't pump more oil out of the ground or bring gas prices down. But cutting while inflation is this elevated sends exactly the wrong message. So the Fed sits. It doesn't need to rush to rescue the labor market right now, but it can't pretend inflation has been handled either.The GDP picture fits the same pattern. The economy grew 2% annualized in Q1, which sounds decent until you dig in. Business investment – a lot of it AI-related – and a bounce in government spending after last year's shutdown carried most of the load. Consumers are pulling back. Residential investment is still soft. The economy is growing, but households are doing more with less because prices haven't let up.Two reports this week deserve attention: new home sales and the April jobs number.The housing data are a useful gut check on consumer confidence. People don't buy homes when they're nervous about the future – and mortgage rates were already a headwind before any of this. Builders are dealing with higher financing costs for incentive programs, softening prices (Zillow's data show a small drop in median price per square foot for new construction), and growing competition from resale inventory. It's getting harder to move product.But the jobs report is the one that actually moves the needle.March looked fine on the surface – 178,000 jobs added, recovering from February's revised 133,000 loss. Look closer and the picture was murkier. January got revised up, February got revised down, and together those two months lost another 7,000 on net. The trend is not accelerating.Here's the catch: the unemployment rate can stay low even when hiring is sluggish, as long as fewer people are looking for work. That's not a tight labor market – it's a shrinking one. A smaller labor force, absent a productivity miracle, means a smaller economy over time.Claims data muddy the waters further. Initial claims dropped to 189,000 last week – the lowest since 1969. That sounds explosive. But it probably reflects a labor market where layoffs are low and the pool of insured unemployed workers is simply smaller. Companies aren't cutting aggressively, but they're not exactly on a hiring binge either.So what does Friday's report tell us? If payrolls come in modest and unemployment holds low on weak participation, the Fed has no reason to move. If employment actually falls, the conversation shifts fast. The base case is a labor market that's stable but not strong. The tail risk – low probability but real – is a re-acceleration, especially if wages start running hot again. That would put rate hikes back on the agenda in a hurry.For now, the Fed is caught between inflation that's too stubborn and a labor market that's no longer clearly falling apart. The result: no hike, no cut, no urgency. Just waiting for the data to break the stalemate.

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Tyla's Plunging Valentino Gown With High Slit Is Completely Sheer on Top

Tylais quickly becoming the queen of the Met Gala red carpet. Following her viral sand-dress moment, the singer returned to the iconic steps in a custom Valentino creation by Alessandro Michele. The look, based on the Spring/Summer 2026 Couture collection, was a masterclass in ethereal beauty and daring design. She looked like a mythical goddess emerging from the sea, capturing everyone’s attention instantly.

Tyla wins Met Gala yet again in plunging Valentino gown with high slit and fully sheer bodice

Thegownfeatures a breathtaking contrast between textures and colors. The bodice is almost entirelysheer, made from delicate, shimmering silver lace and mesh. It has an incredibly deep,plungingneckline that reaches all the way to the waist. Intricate beadwork and crystal embellishments wrap around her torso, creating a “painted-on” effect that highlights her silhouette. The long sleeves also feature matching silver details that drape elegantly over her hands.

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The bottom half of the gown is a vibrant, silky turquoise fabric that flows like water. A daringhigh sliton the left side shows off her legs and adds a modern, sexy edge to the royal look. The skirt ends in a long, dramatic train that pools around her as she walks. At her hips, a large, ornate silver buckle connects the sheer top to the colorful bottom, adding a touch of vintage luxury.

Tyla’s beauty look was just as stunning as her dress. She wore her hair in soft, voluminous waves that fell down her back. Her makeup featured glowing skin, long lashes, and a glossy lip, keeping the focus on her natural radiance. She accessorized with layered silver necklaces and matching earrings that caught the camera flashes perfectly.

Overall, Tyla’s look was a perfect blend of high-fashion risk and timeless elegance. The combination of the sheer, “naked” bodice with the bold blue skirt felt fresh and exciting. She looked confident, regal, and absolutely radiant.

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“WKRP in Cincinnati ”is becoming a reality, as three local stations adopt the famous call letters

Three Ohio-area radio stations rebranded as "WKRP in Cincinnati" on Monday.

Entertainment Weekly The cast of 'WKRP in Cincinnati,' which premiered in 1978Credit: CBS via Getty

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  • Formerly known as "The Oasis," the radio network has now taken on the name of the beloved CBS sitcom about a group of broadcasters.

  • "The presentation will be a tribute to the TV show — not a parody," network owner Jeff Ziesmann told 91.7 WVXU in Cincinnati.

Life really does imitate art — sometimes it just takes half a century.

A three-station radio network based in Ohio has rebranded from "The Oasis" to "WKRP in Cincinnati," after the beloved sitcom of the same name.

The voice ofWKRP in Cincinnatistar Gary Sandy welcomed morning commuters to the newly rebranded broadcast on Monday, per a report from John Kiesewetter of Cincinnati's NPR affiliate,91.7 WVXU. But first, listeners to the Georgetown, KY.-area 106.7 FM, Cincinnati-area 97.7 FM, and Dayton and Sidney, Ohio-area 94.5 (a 160-mile span) were treated to an hours-long teaser when the stations continuously aired theWKRPtheme song from midnight to the first broadcast of the morning.

Loni Anderson and Jan Smithers on 'WKRP in Cincinnati'Credit: CBS Photo Archive/Getty

Jeff Ziesmann, who owns the station group formerly known as The Oasis, explained to WVXU that his stations "play essentially the same music that they played onWKRP.It made more sense for us to do this than any other station in town."

The new WKRP will focus on rock and pop songs from 1960s through the 1980s, featuring artists whose songs electrifiedWKRPviewers during the series run from 1978-1982 when they were played weeks after first being released.

"This is just a rebranding. We don't want to spook those people who might think we threw out their favorite radio station," Ziesmann clarified.

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The move comes just two years shy of the 50th anniversary of theWKRP in Cincinnatipremiere on CBS. The sitcom starred Sandy as the straight-and-narrow program director Andy Travis, Loni Anderson as the bubbly yet dedicated receptionist Jennifer Marlowe, and Richard Sanders as the meticulous news reporter Les Nessman.

Sanders jokingly provided comment from his own character tothe APon Monday, writing via email, "I have spoken with Les Nessman regarding the resurrection of WKRP in Cincinnati. After the failure of his dream to replace Walter Cronkite on the CBS evening news, he is hopeful that he can resume his duties as the News, Sports, Weather, Traffic, and Farm Report Director at WKRP."

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The news no doubt comes as a relief forWKRPfans, who have endured a string of cast deaths in the past few years. Andersondied in 2025at 79, Emmy nominee Howard Hessemandied in 2022at 81, and Frank Bonnerdied in 2021at 79.

Ziesman noted that the switch was meant to honor the show's legacy, telling WVXU, "The presentation will be a tribute to the TV show — not a parody of a 40-year-old TV show that aired for only four years... For us, WKRP is more of an attitude."

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Lil Jon shares emotional video from final father-son trip before DJ Young Slade's death: 'Love your people hard'

Lil Jon is taking an emotional look back at his final father-son trip with Nathan Smith, his eldest son.

Entertainment Weekly Lil Jon and Nathan Smith in New York City in 2018Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty

Key Points

  • Smith, a.k.a. DJ Young Slade, died from drowning in February at the age of 27.

  • "Love your people hard. You never know when it's the last hug," the rapper wrote on Instagram.

Lil Jonis paying loving tribute to his son Nathan Smith, whodied in Februaryat the age of 27.

The Grammy-winning rapper and producer shared a video cutting together highlights of his final father-son trip with Smith, who performed under the moniker DJ Young Slade, to hisInstagramon Friday.

"Two years ago, I asked Slade what he wanted to do for his birthday. He said, “go to Japan," the musician born Jonathan H. Smith wrote in the caption. "I had no idea that trip would become our final father-and-son trip... or his favorite one ever."

The video featured glimpses of a smiling Nathan posing in front of various figurines at Small Worlds Tokyo, a renowned museum of miniatures in the capital city.

"I gave him options for everything, and he chose it all himself," Lil Jon noted. "We did everything—from museums and food tours to Michelin-star sushi spots. We even watched samurai swords being forged… and got to use them."

Nathan was a "big anime fan," the musician explained, "so we took an anime drawing class together with an anime book author. And he even got to learn how to drift and drive on the streets where the drift culture began."

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He continued: "This is just a glimpse into that trip. It was expensive, but I didn't care—I saw how happy it made him. He told me it was the most fun he'd ever had on any trip. It hits different now, knowing we won’t get to make memories like that again. To anyone reading this—don’t put your family off. Don't say 'I'll see them later' or 'We can do that later.' Don’t skip the long hugs don't be frugal... Love your people hard. You never know when it's the last hug."

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Lil Jon's famous friends, fans, and collaborators crowded the comment section to show the "Snap Yo Fingers" hitmaker their support.

"You didn't waste a moment. That's a great trip you both had. Shows how much thought went into this from both sides," Christina Milian wrote. Lil Scrappy, who collaborated with Lil Jon on the 2004 single "What U Gon' Do," referred to his late son as "Young King Slade."

Lil Jon and his son, Nathan SmithCredit: Lil Jon/Instagram

Weeks after Nathan was discovered dead, hiscause of deathwas officially revealed as "drowning in the setting of psilocybin use," according to the autopsy report from the Fulton County Medical Examiner in Atlanta obtained by EW.

Following his sudden death, Lil Jon remembered his son as "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."

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