Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, who has worked with hip-hop artists including Drake, Travis Scott, Eminem and Beyonc\u00e9, has been found dead in his apartment in Nashville, Tennessee.<\/p>\n
Nashville police said the 29-year-old was found dead by officers after performing a welfare check, but “no foul play is suspected” in his death. <\/p>\n
A cause of death hasn’t been released but an autopsy is being conducted. <\/p>\n
Keith, whose real name is Brytavious Chambers, has also worked with stars including Lil Baby, Sexyy Red, 21 Savage and J Cole. He is best known for his work co-producing Scott’s hit track Sicko Mode, which earned him his first Grammy Award nomination in 2019. <\/p>\n
He was nominated a second time in the best rap song category in 2024 for his work on Drake and 21 Savage’s song Rich Flex. <\/p>\n
Keith worked with a lengthy list of artists over the years, including Beyonce’s Before I Let Go, Lil Nas X’s Holiday, Eminem’s Not Alike and DJ Khaled’s I Did It. <\/p>\n
The Memphis-born rap producer is credited with helping launch hip-hop artist Sexyy Red into mainstream success, producing her breakout single Pound Town and a list of other tracks such as Get It Sexyy, which was recently featured on the HBO series Euphoria. <\/p>\n
Last year, Keith was featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Music list.<\/p>\n
His Memphis-influenced style also appeared in tracks he recorded with Cardi B, Moneybagg Yo, and others.<\/p>\n
Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB, who has known Keith since the age of 14, posted on Instagram about his death, writing: “We talked everyday yeen tell me you was leaving.”<\/p>\n
His post also included a phone log, showing that the two spoke frequently.<\/p>\n
Keith began his career while still studying at Middle Tennessee State University, where he received a degree in integrated studies and media management.<\/p>\n