Grammy-nominated American music producer Tay Keith has died at the age of 29.
According to reports, the producer, whose real name is Brytavious Chambers, was found dead in his apartment in Nashville, Tennessee, following a police welfare check.
Authorities said no foul play is suspected, while the cause of death is yet to be determined pending autopsy results.
Tay Keith rose to prominence as one of the most influential producers in modern hip-hop, earning widespread recognition for co-producing Sicko Mode by Travis Scott and Nonstop by Drake in 2018. The success of those records helped establish him as a major force in global music production.
Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Tay Keith began producing music as a teenager and later built a career working with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Beyoncé, Eminem, Cardi B, Future, Lil Nas X, and Miley Cyrus.
The producer received two Grammy nominations during his career — first in 2019 for his work on Sicko Mode and again in 2024 for Rich Flex by Drake and 21 Savage. He was also featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list alongside his manager, Cambrian Strong.
Beyond producing chart-topping hits, Tay Keith co-founded Drumatized Music Group, a music label and creative hub aimed at supporting emerging talent.
His recent production credits included projects for Megan Thee Stallion, Jack Harlow, and Travis Scott.
Tributes have continued to pour in from artists, producers, and collaborators across the music industry, with many describing his death as a significant loss to hip-hop and contemporary music.
Long-time collaborator @blocboy jb was among the first to react, sharing a broken heart emoji and a childhood photo of the pair with the caption “Damn Cuz You. Just Hurt Me Bad.
He also posted their recent call history, writing “we talked everyday. Been tell me you was leaving”.
Fellow Memphis artists, including Juicy J, Hitkidd, and Moneybagg Yo, also shared messages honouring Keith as a “Memphis teen legend” and reflecting on their years working together since 2010.
His death comes years after he helped shape some of the defining rap records of the last decade, leaving behind a catalogue of work that influenced artists and audiences around the world.
