Grammy Producer Tay Keith Found Dead in Nashville at 29, June 20

Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer Tay Keith, born Brytavious Chambers, was found dead in his Nashville apartment on June 18 at age 29. Metro Nashville Police discovered him during a welfare check and said no foul play is suspected. His cause of death remains unknown pending autopsy results. Keith produced some of the biggest songs of the last decade for Drake, Travis Scott, and Beyoncé.

How Police Found the Producer

Officers performing a welfare check found Keith unresponsive in his Martin Street apartment in Nashville on Thursday afternoon. Metro Nashville Police said in a statement: “No foul play is suspected in the death of Brytavious Chambers, 29, also known as Grammy nominated record producer Tay Keith.” Police did not publicly reveal why they conducted the welfare check. An autopsy will determine his cause of death.

His Grammy Nominations and Hit Tracks

Keith earned two Grammy nominations for Best Rap Song. His first came in 2019 for producing Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,” which reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2018. His second nomination came in 2024 for his work on Drake and 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex.” Other major hits he produced included Drake’s “Nonstop,” Beyoncé’s “Before I Let Go,” and Sexyy Red’s “Pound Town.” Keith had six number one hits on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart this decade.

From Memphis to Music Industry Success

Keith was born September 20, 1996 in Memphis, Tennessee and started producing music at age 14. He attended Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro and graduated in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree. Keith chose to finish his education despite receiving a career-changing offer from Drake, becoming the first in his family to graduate. After graduation, he opened his own commercial studio and label called Drumatized in West Nashville. He and his manager were featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Music list in 2024.

Music Community Mourns His Loss

Artists and educators expressed shock at Keith’s sudden death. Beverly Keel, dean of Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Media and Entertainment, said the university community was “shattered and devastated.” MTSU named Keith an honorary professor. His early collaborator, rapper BlocBoy JB, posted on Instagram: “Damn Cuz You Just Hurt Me Bad. We talked everyday yeen tell me you was leaving.” Memphis Mayor Paul Young posted: “Rest in peace, Tay Keith.”

Final Thoughts

Tay Keith’s death at 29 removes one of hip-hop’s most influential producers from an industry he helped shape. His legacy includes Grammy nominations, chart-topping hits, and a commitment to education that inspired a generation.

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