Grammy-nominated Memphis record producer Tay Keith, born Brytavious Chambers, has passed away at the age of 29. News of Tay Keith’s death began circulating on social media on Thursday (June 18), with several rappers’ reaction to the reports in disbelief. Tay Keith’s death was later confirmed through a local news station.
According to local Tennessee news station WSMV 4, Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville, Tenn., apartment. No foul play is suspected by police, who found Tay’s body during a welfare check. His cause of death has not been released.
Tay Keith was one of the hottest producers of the last decade, having produced hit records for Drake (“Nonstop”), Travis Scott (“Sicko Mode”), Sexyy Red (“Pound Town”), DJ Khaled (“Every Chance I Get”), and Blocboy JB (“Look Alive”), and many more.
Our condolences go to Tay Keith’s family and loved ones going through this difficult time.