Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith has been found dead at his home aged just 29. Brytavious Chambers, better known as Tay Keith, was discovered dead in his apartment in Nashville earlier today. Police said his body was found while officers were performing a welfare check at his home.
Investigators say there was no evidence of foul play, but the exact cause of death has yet to be determined. In a statement on social media, Metro Nashville PD wrote: “No foul play is suspected in the death of Brytavious Chambers, 29, also known as the Grammy nominated record producer Tay Keith. He was found dead in his Martin St apt this afternoon by officers performing a welfare check. His death is unclassified pending autopsy results.”
Career and Collaborations
Keith was born in Memphis and met his future longtime collaborator BlocBoy JB when they were teenagers. They caught Drake's attention and later worked with him on the 2018 hit "Look Alive." That same year, he worked with Travis Scott on "Sicko Mode."
Tributes Pour In
Tributes from fans have poured in on social media. One wrote: "Rest in piece middle Tennessee hip hop legend and Blue Raider Tay Keith." Another said: "Another one taken too soon, tired of all these young artists passing away."
In response to the news, BlocBoy JB posted a series of Instagram Stories. He shared a photo of the pair as teenagers with the text: "Damn Cuz You Just Hurt Me Bad." He also posted a video of their call history, writing: "We talked everyday yeen tell me you was leaving."
Hitkidd posted an Instagram tribute, writing: "I ain't even got the words, we been doing this since 2010 @taykeith."
This is a breaking news story. More updates will follow as the investigation continues.
