Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith (1996-2026) has passed away at the age of just 29. The musician, who was behind some of the biggest hip-hop hits of recent years, was found deceased in his Nashville apartment on Thursday, according to "TMZ".
According to police reports, Keith was discovered in his apartment during a welfare check. The exact cause of death remains unclear at this time. However, authorities currently have no indication of foul play.
Producer of numerous worldwide hits
Tay Keith, whose real name was Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, was among the most successful producers of his generation. He gained international recognition primarily through his work on Travis Scott's mega-hit "Sicko Mode" in 2018. He received a Grammy nomination for the song.
But "Sicko Mode" was far from his only success. The producer worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Drake, Eminem, Lil Baby, and BlocBoy JB.
Among his best-known productions are Drake's "Nonstop" as well as the collaborative hit "Look Alive" by BlocBoy JB and Drake. Beyoncé also trusted in his talent: he produced the bonus track "Before I Let Go" for her live album "Homecoming".
In recent years, Tay Keith also played a crucial role in the rise of rapper Sexyy Red. He produced her breakthrough hit "Pound Town", which went viral in 2023 and catapulted the artist to fame overnight. Her song "Get It Sexyy", which Keith produced, was featured in the third season of "Euphoria".
