Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville apartment on Thursday afternoon. According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, officers conducting a welfare check discovered his body. The department stated that no foul play is suspected and that an autopsy will determine the cause of death.
Key Takeaways
Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville apartment on Thursday at age 29. Police conducted a welfare check but did not disclose what prompted it. No foul play is suspected pending autopsy results.
- Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith found dead in Nashville
- Autopsy to determine cause of death; no foul play suspected
- Worked with major artists including Drake, Travis Scott, and Eminem
- Produced hits like 'Sicko Mode' and 'Rich Flex'
- Born in Memphis, attended Middle Tennessee State University
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cause Of Death | 1 Difference | CBS News and UPI state no foul play is suspected; dailymail.com does not mention this. | ▼ |
| Grammy Nominations | Broad Agreement | Nominated for Best Rap Song twice: 'Sicko Mode' (2019) and 'Rich Flex' (2024) | |
| Artists Worked With | Broad Agreement | Worked with Drake, Travis Scott, Eminem, BlocBoy JB |
Cause Of Death
▼CBS News and UPI state no foul play is suspected; dailymail.com does not mention this.
Grammy Nominations
Broad AgreementNominated for Best Rap Song twice: 'Sicko Mode' (2019) and 'Rich Flex' (2024)
Artists Worked With
Broad AgreementWorked with Drake, Travis Scott, Eminem, BlocBoy JB
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Keith, whose real name was Brytavious Chambers, worked with major artists including Drake, Travis Scott, and Eminem. He received two Grammy nominations for Best Rap Song: one for 2019's 'Sicko Mode' by Travis Scott featuring Drake and another for Drake and 21 Savage's 2024 song 'Rich Flex'. Keith also produced tracks like 'Nonstop' for Drake and 'Not Alike' for Eminem.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Keith attended Middle Tennessee State University. According to CBS affiliate WTVF, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2018. His work began gaining mainstream recognition when he produced the hit song 'Rover' for rapper BlocBoy JB in 2018.
Memphis mayor Paul Young posted a tribute on Facebook, writing, 'Rest in peace, Tay Keith'. The music community has expressed shock and sadness at his untimely death. An autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.
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