Tay Keith, a Grammy-nominated music producer from Memphis, has passed away at the age of 29, AllHipHop reports.
- June 19, 2026
AceShowbiz - Tay Keith, a Grammy-nominated music producer from Memphis, has passed away at the age of 29, AllHipHop reports. He was found dead in his Nashville apartment, marking a sudden loss in the hip-hop community.
The Metro Nashville police department has confirmed that no foul play is suspected in Tay Keith's death, though the cause has yet to be determined, The Guardian details. Wsmv adds that Tay Keith, whose real name was Brytavious Chambers, was discovered at his residence on Martin Street in Nashville.
Tay Keith was widely recognized for his work producing Travis Scott’s chart-topping hit "Sicko Mode," which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2018. He earned two Grammy nominations during his career, including one for "Sicko Mode" in 2019 and another in 2024 for his production on Drake and 21 Savage’s "Rich Flex." Drake, known for his breakthrough single "Best I Ever Had" and multiple acting credits including appearances on Degrassi: The Next Generation and in films like Charlie Bartlett, has frequently collaborated with Tay Keith on high-profile projects. The producer also founded Drumatized Music Group with his manager Cambrian Strong, and both were recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Music list.
This unexpected passing highlights the impact Tay Keith had on modern hip-hop, shaping the sound of some of the genre’s biggest artists and influencing the industry while still very young. His contributions to influential tracks and partnerships with artists like Drake underscore the void left by his death.
This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.