Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, known for working with Drake, Travis Scott, and Beyoncé, has been found dead at his apartment in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 29.
Details of the Discovery
Keith, whose real name was Brytavious Chambers, was discovered at home after police conducted a welfare check on Thursday afternoon. The Metro Nashville Police Department stated via X that no foul play is suspected, and the cause of death has yet to be determined.
Career Highlights
Keith co-produced two of the biggest songs of 2018: 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 year. In 2018, he also 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.
The hip-hop producer received two Grammy Award nominations: first in 2019 for Sicko Mode, and second in 2024 for his production on Drake and 21 Savage's Rich Flex.
Early Life and Collaborations
Born and raised in Memphis, Keith started producing music at age 14. Throughout his career, he worked with numerous artists, including Beyoncé, Cardi B, 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 4x4, both released in 2025.
Tributes
One of Keith's early collaborators, rapper BlocBoy JB, shared a broken heart emoji on Instagram Stories in response to the news. "Damn Cuz You Just Hurt Me Bad," he wrote, sharing a photo of himself with Keith, followed by a log of phone calls between the two. "We talked everyday yeen tell me you was leaving," he added. Further tributes have been paid by Memphis music producer Hitkidd and Florida-based DJ and record producer DJ Scheme.
