Grammy-nominated music producer Tay Keith, who collaborated with Travis Scott, Drake, and many other top artists, has died at the age of 29. He was found dead at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday during a police welfare check. The Metro Nashville Police Department has stated that no foul play is suspected, and the cause of death has yet to be determined.
Career Highlights
Keith co-produced two of the biggest songs of 2018: Travis Scott's Sicko Mode, which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, and Drake's Nonstop, which peaked at number two on the same chart. That year, he also founded the music label and creative space Drumatized Music Group in Memphis, alongside his manager Cambrian Strong. The duo were featured together on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Music list in 2024.
Grammy Nominations
Throughout his career, Keith received two Grammy award nominations. The first came in 2019 for his work on Sicko Mode, and the second in 2024 for his production on Drake and 21 Savage's Rich Flex.
Early Life and Influences
Born and raised in Memphis, Keith began producing music at the age of 14. He went on to work with a wide range of artists, including Beyonce, Cardi B, Eminem, Future, Lil Nas X, and Miley Cyrus. His most recent productions include Megan Thee Stallion's 2024 album Megan, Jack Harlow's single Just Us featuring Doja Cat, and Travis Scott's single 4x4, both released in 2025.
Tributes
Rapper BlocBoy JB, an early collaborator of Keith, shared a photo of the pair on Instagram with the caption: 'Damn Cuz You Just Hurt Me Bad' and a broken heart emoji. He also posted a log of phone calls between them, adding: 'We talked everyday yeen tell me you was leaving.' Further tributes were paid by Memphis music producer Hitkidd and Florida-based DJ and producer DJ Scheme.
