Renowned hip-hop producer Tay Keith has died in Nashville at the age of 29."No foul play is suspected in the death of Brytavious Chambers also known as Grammy-nominated record producer Tay Keith," Metro Nashville Police said in a social media statement. "He was found dead in his Martin St (apartment) this afternoon by officers performing a welfare check. His death is unclassified pending autopsy results."A cause of death was not immediately released.USA TODAY has reached out to Keith's representative for more information.The Grammy-nominated producer, born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers in Memphis, was known for his collaborations with Drake, Travis Scott, Beyoncé, 21 Savage, Swae Lee, Eminem and other musicians.Tay Keith's produced songsKeith’s musical resume spans a parade of hip-hop luminaries.He’s best known for co-producing Travis Scott’s 2018 No. 1 hit, "Sicko Mode." But Keith also instilled his influence on songs from Drake ("Nonstop"), Beyoncé ("Before I Let Go"), Eminem ("Not Alike") and BlocBoy JB ("Look Alive").Keith also branched into solo work, putting his own name atop the 2023 single "Pound Town" with Sexyy Red. The song became a viral hit for Sexyy Red and a few months after its January release, Nicki Minaj dropped a remix.This story is developing.Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY
Tay Keith found dead at 29 after welfare check on Grammy-nominated producer
Tay Keith, who'd worked with the likes of Drake and Travis Scott, was found dead in his apartment during a welfare check, per Metro Nashville Police.
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