Tributes from the hip-hop community are pouring in for Tay Keith, a Grammy-nominated producer who was found deceased in his Nashville apartment during a welfare check conducted by Metro Nashville Police. The 29-year-old, whose real name is Brytavious Chambers, had collaborated with renowned artists such as Drake, Beyoncé, Lil Nas X, and Eminem.
While the cause of death remains undetermined, authorities have ruled out foul play, with an autopsy scheduled to ascertain further details. Tay Keith received his first Grammy nomination at the age of 23 in 2019 for his production on Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” and was nominated again in 2024 for his work on Drake and 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex.”
Acknowledged as a rising talent, Keith was included in the Forbes “30 under 30 music” list in the previous year. Notable figures in the music industry, including Memphis producer Hitkidd and DJ Scheme from Florida, have paid respects to the late producer.
BlocBoy JB, a Memphis rapper who collaborated closely with Keith from the outset, expressed his shock and sorrow on Instagram, lamenting the sudden loss with a heartfelt message. The passing of Tay Keith has deeply impacted the music community, leaving a void felt by many.