Tributes are pouring in from the hip-hop community for Tay Keith, a Grammy-nominated producer who was discovered deceased in his Nashville residence during a welfare check conducted by authorities. The Metro Nashville Police Department confirmed the incident, noting that no foul play is suspected, and an autopsy will follow to determine the cause of death.
Known professionally as Tay Keith, the 29-year-old, born Brytavious Chambers, collaborated with renowned artists such as Drake, Beyoncé, Lil Nas X, and Eminem. At the young age of 23, he received his first Grammy nomination in 2019 for his production on Travis Scott’s track “Sicko Mode,” and later in 2024 for his work on Drake and 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex.”
In recognition of his talent, Keith was featured on Forbes’ prestigious “30 under 30 music” list last year. The music industry mourns his loss with heartfelt tributes from fellow musicians like Memphis producer Hitkidd and DJ Scheme from Florida.
Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB, an early collaborator of Keith, expressed his shock and sadness on Instagram, lamenting the sudden departure of his friend whom he communicated with daily.
