Tributes are pouring in from the hip-hop community following the tragic passing of Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith at the age of 29. Authorities discovered his lifeless body in his Nashville residence during a welfare check. The Metro Nashville Police Department confirmed the incident and mentioned that there is no suspicion of foul play in his death. An autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of his demise.
Born as Brytavious Chambers, Keith collaborated with renowned artists such as Drake, Beyoncé, Lil Nas X, and Eminem. His talent was recognized early in his career when he received his first Grammy nomination at the age of 23 for his contribution to Travis Scott’s hit track “Sicko Mode” in 2019. Subsequently, he earned another Grammy nomination in 2024 for his work on Drake and 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex.”
In 2025, Keith was acknowledged in the music category of the Forbes 30 under 30 list, highlighting his impact on the industry. The news of his untimely death has prompted heartfelt messages from fellow music professionals like Memphis producer Hitkidd and DJ Scheme from Florida.
BlocBoy JB, a Memphis rapper and one of Keith’s early collaborators, expressed his shock and sorrow by sharing a broken-heart emoji on his Instagram story. In a heartfelt message, he lamented, “We talked every day, you didn’t mention you were leaving.”