Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith has died at the age of 29. The hip-hop star, known for his work with Travis Scott and Drake, was found dead at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday during a police welfare check.
The Metro Nashville Police Department has stated that 'no foul play is suspected,' and the cause of death has yet to be determined. Keith collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Beyoncé and Cardi B.
Career Highlights
In 2018, Keith co-produced two of the year's biggest hits: Travis Scott's Sicko Mode, which reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and Drake's Nonstop, which peaked at No. 2 on the same chart. That same year, he founded the music label and creative space Drumatized Music Group in Memphis alongside his manager, Cambrian Strong. The duo were featured together on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Music list in 2024.
Throughout his career, Keith received two Grammy Award nominations. The first came in 2019 for Sicko Mode, and the second in 2024 for his production on Drake and 21 Savage's Rich Flex.
Early Life and Other Collaborations
Born and raised in Memphis, Keith began producing music at age 14. Beyond Drake and Beyoncé, he worked with numerous artists, including Eminem, Future, Lil Nas X, and Miley Cyrus. His most recent productions include Megan Thee Stallion's 2024 album Megan, Jack Harlow's single Just Us featuring Doja Cat, and Travis Scott's single 4×4, both released in 2025.
Tributes
Rapper BlocBoy JB, an early collaborator, shared a photo of the pair on Instagram with the caption: 'Damn Cuz You Just Hurt Me Bad' and a broken heart emoji. He also posted a log of phone calls between them, adding: 'We talked everyday yeen tell me you was leaving.' Further tributes were paid by Memphis music producer Hitkidd and Florida-based DJ and producer DJ Scheme.
