Tributes are beginning to flood in from the hip-hop community in memory of Tay Keith, a Grammy-nominated producer. The 29-year-old was discovered deceased in his Nashville residence during a routine welfare check conducted by law enforcement officials on Thursday, as reported by the Metro Nashville Police Department. The exact cause of death remains unknown, though no foul play is suspected, and an autopsy is scheduled.
Known originally as Brytavious Chambers, Keith collaborated with renowned artists such as Drake, Beyoncé, Lil Nas X, and Eminem. At the age of 23, he received his first Grammy nomination in 2019 for his contribution to Travis Scott’s track “Sicko Mode.” Subsequently, he earned another nomination in 2024 for his work on the song “Rich Flex” by Drake and 21 Savage. His achievements led to his inclusion in the Forbes 30 Under 30 music list last year.
Several figures in the music industry, including Memphis music producer Hitkidd and DJ Scheme from Florida, have paid their respects to Keith. BlocBoy JB, a Memphis rapper and one of Keith’s earliest collaborators, shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, expressing shock at the news and lamenting, “We talked every day, you didn’t mention you were leaving.”