Tay Keith Dies: Music Producer For Beyoncé, Lil Nas X, Drake & More Was 29
Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, has died at age 29. He was known for producing Beyoncé's "Before I Let Go" and co-producing "Sicko Mode." Several artists have issued tributes following the news.
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Music Producer Tay Keith Dies at 29
confidence 90%Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, has died at age 29. He was known for producing Beyoncé's "Before I Let Go" and co-producing "Sicko Mode." Several artists have issued tributes following the news.
What's confirmed:
- Tay Keith died at age 29.
- Keith was a Grammy-nominated producer.
- He produced the song "Before I Let Go" for Beyoncé.
- Artists including Tyler, the Creator, Juicy J, and BlocBoy JB have paid tribute.
Still unconfirmed:
- Police found Keith in his Nashville apartment during a welfare check.
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Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Dies at 29
confidence 100%Tay Keith, born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, died on June 18, 2026. He was a Grammy-nominated producer known for hits by Travis Scott, Drake, and Beyoncé. Police discovered him in his Nashville apartment during a welfare check on Thursday.
What's confirmed:
- Tay Keith died at age 29.
- He was a Grammy-nominated producer.
- Tay Keith produced Travis Scott's "Sicko Mode".
- He collaborated with artists including Beyoncé, Drake, Eminem, and Travis Scott.
- His birth name was Brytavious Lakeith Chambers.
- He died on June 18, 2026.
Still unconfirmed:
- Investigators are probing the cause of death.
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Grammy-Nominated Producer Tay Keith Found Dead in Nashville Apartment
confidence 95%Music producer Tay Keith has died at age 29. Police found him in his Nashville, Tennessee, apartment during a welfare check on Thursday. Investigators are currently probing the cause of death.
What's confirmed:
- Tay Keith died at the age of 29.
- Police found the producer dead in his Nashville, Tennessee, apartment.
- Tay Keith was a Grammy-nominated producer.
- He produced the song Sicko Mode for Travis Scott.
- He worked with artists including Drake, Travis Scott, Eminem, Beyonce, and Lil Nas X.
- Tay Keith produced the song Jimmy Cooks for Drake and 21 Savage.
Still unconfirmed:
- The producer was found dead on Thursday afternoon.
- The producer was found dead during a police welfare check.