Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Found Dead in Nashville Apartment at 29
On June 18 2026, Metro Nashville Police confirmed that 29‑year‑old hip‑hop producer Tay Keith was found deceased in his Martin Street apartment. The authorities stated that the cause of death is unknown and that no foul play was suspected.
Brytavious Lakeith Chambers—better known as Tay Keith—was born on September 20 1996 in Memphis, Tennessee. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 2018 before signing a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and joining the BMI repertory.
Keith’s production journey began in the early 2010s, quickly establishing him as a sought‑after collaborator in the hip‑hop world. His breakout came with Travis Scott’s 2018 single “Sicko Mode,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a 2019 Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song. Subsequent credits included Drake’s “Nonstop” (2018), BlocBoy JB’s “Look Alive” (2018), and the 2024 track “Rich Flex” by Drake & 21 Savage, another Grammy‑nominated effort.
Beyond rap, the producer worked with pop icon Beyoncé and rap legend Eminem, broadening his portfolio. In 2023 he stepped into the spotlight as a lead artist with the single “Pound Town,” a collaboration with Sexyy Red that became his first chart entry.
The industry’s recognition of his rapid ascent came in 2025 when Forbes listed him on its 30 Under 30 Music roster, noting that at 23 he had already produced for Cardi B, Eminem, and Beyoncé.
Following the announcement of his passing, fellow artists and fans flooded social media with tributes. BlocBoy JB shared Instagram stories expressing sorrow, while Memphis producer Hitkidd posted a brief message of loss. Comments across platforms highlighted Keith’s influence on contemporary hip‑hop.
Metro Nashville Police conducted a welfare check at the apartment and discovered the body. An autopsy is pending, and investigators have not identified any cause of death.
The music community continues to mourn the loss of a producer whose career, though short, shaped several chart‑topping hits and left an indelible mark on the industry. No further details regarding the circumstances of his death have been released.
