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 at his Martin Street residence. The department stated that no foul play is suspected and that an autopsy will determine the cause of death.
Key Takeaways
Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville apartment at age 29. Police reported no foul play suspected, pending autopsy results. He worked with major artists like Drake, Travis Scott, and Beyoncé, receiving two Grammy nominations.
- Tay Keith's body discovered during welfare check in Nashville
- No foul play suspected; autopsy pending to determine cause of death
- Worked with top artists including Drake, Travis Scott, Eminem, and Beyoncé
- Received two Grammy nominations for Best Rap Song
- Co-founded Drumatized Music Group and was featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cause Of Death | Broad Agreement | Autopsy pending; no foul play suspected | |
| Grammy Nominations | Broad Agreement | 'Sicko Mode' (2019) and 'Rich Flex' (2024) | |
| Major Artists Worked With | Broad Agreement | Drake, Travis Scott, Eminem, Beyoncé | |
| Drake's Tribute | Broad Agreement | Endless and eternal gratitude for your spirit | |
| Early Career Start | Broad Agreement | Began pursuing music at 14 by publishing on YouTube |
Cause Of Death
Broad AgreementAutopsy pending; no foul play suspected
Grammy Nominations
Broad Agreement'Sicko Mode' (2019) and 'Rich Flex' (2024)
Major Artists Worked With
Broad AgreementDrake, Travis Scott, Eminem, Beyoncé
Drake's Tribute
Broad AgreementEndless and eternal gratitude for your spirit
Early Career Start
Broad AgreementBegan pursuing music at 14 by publishing on YouTube
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Keith, whose real name was Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, worked with major artists including Drake, Travis Scott, Eminem, and Beyoncé. 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'. His recent work includes tracks like Megan Thee Stallion's 2024 album, Jack Harlow's single 'Just Us', and Travis Scott's single '4×4'.
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.
In addition to his production work, Keith co-founded Drumatized Music Group based in Memphis alongside his manager, Cambrian Strong. The duo were featured together on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Music list in 2024 and Billboard magazine named Keith one of the top producers of the 21st century.
Drake paid tribute to Tay Keith on Friday, expressing gratitude for his contributions to music. 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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