Grammy-nominated record producer Tay Keith dies at age 29
Grammy-nominated producer Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, known as Tay Keith, died at age 29 on June 18, 2026. He was found dead in Nashville during a welfare check. Memorial services and a balloon release have since taken place in Memphis and Raleigh.
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New details emerge regarding his legal name, date of death, and the timing of his memorial services.
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Memphis Producer Tay Keith Honored with Funeral and Memorial Services
confidence 95%Grammy-nominated producer Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, known as Tay Keith, died at age 29 on June 18, 2026. He was found dead in Nashville during a welfare check. Memorial services and a balloon release have since taken place in Memphis and Raleigh.
What's confirmed:
- Tay Keith was born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers in Memphis.
- He died on June 18, 2026, at the age of 29.
- Tay Keith produced eleven Billboard Hot 100 top ten hits.
- His number-one hits include Jimmy Cooks and First Person Shooter by Drake, as well as 4x4 and Sicko Mode by Travis Scott.
- A memorial service for the producer was held on June 30 at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis.
- He collaborated with artists including Drake, Travis Scott, Beyoncé, and Future.
Still unconfirmed:
- A balloon release for Tay Keith took place Thursday evening in Raleigh.
- Tay Keith was found dead in his Tennessee apartment.
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Tay Keith, Grammy-Nominated Producer of "Sicko Mode," Dies at 29
confidence 100%Tay Keith was found dead in his Tennessee apartment on Thursday during a welfare check. The 29-year-old producer is known for his work on hits for Travis Scott and Drake. He also collaborated with Beyoncé and Future.
What's confirmed:
- Tay Keith was 29 years old.
- Tay Keith was a Grammy-nominated producer.
- Authorities found Tay Keith dead in his Tennessee apartment during a welfare check.
- Tay Keith produced Travis Scott's "Sicko Mode" and Drake's "Nonstop".
- Tay Keith was found dead on Thursday.
Still unconfirmed:
- Tay Keith worked with Future and Beyoncé.
- No foul play is suspected in the death.
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Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Found Dead at 29
confidence 100%Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville apartment on Thursday. Metro Nashville police discovered the 29-year-old Memphis producer during a welfare check. Authorities state that no foul play is suspected in the death.
What's confirmed:
- Tay Keith died at the age of 29.
- Metro Nashville police found the producer dead in his Nashville home during a welfare check.
- Tay Keith was a Grammy-nominated producer from Memphis.
- The producer worked with artists including Travis Scott, Drake, and Beyonce.
- Tay Keith produced Travis Scott's track Sicko Mode.
Still unconfirmed:
- Police do not suspect foul play in the death.