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Music World Mourns Death of Tay Keith: ‘He Was Everything to Us’

The medical examiner will determine the cause and manner of death after officers found the Grammy-nominated producer dead in his apartment.

  • Grammy-Nominated music producer Brytayvious Chambers, known professionally as Tay Keith, was found dead in a Nashville apartment on Thursday after police conducted a welfare check requested by a concerned friend.
  • Keith gained widespread recognition for producing major hits including Drake's "Nonstop" and "Look Alive" alongside Travis Scott's "Sicko Mode," while maintaining strong ties to his Memphis, Tennessee, roots throughout his career.
  • Longtime collaborator HitKidd recalled their shared journey beginning in 2010, stating, "Like I remember us collabing, I remember us sending files," and described Keith as humble, kind, and dedicated to supporting local Memphis artists.
  • On Friday, Drake paid homage to the late producer via Instagram, posting a photo marked "In Loving Memory" and "Rest In Peace," while expressing "endless and eternal gratitude" for their shared musical contributions.
  • A medical examiner's autopsy is pending to determine the cause and manner of death, while HitKidd says Keith's work will continue to inspire others and push them to keep going.
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