Sad news to report…

Memphis native Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer known for producing some of hip hop hottest songs, has passed away at 29 💔🕊️

Metro Nashville Police have confirmed the death of Grammy-nominated producer Brytavious Chambers, better known as Tay Keith. 

The 29-year-old was found dead in his Martin Street apartment Thursday afternoon, MNPD said.

No foul play is suspected,” police added, saying that his body was discovered as officers performed a welfare check.

Chambers’ cause of death has not yet been determined. 

In his last post on Instagram, Chambers promoted doing what he loved — helping create music for major artists. His last post on May 7 was an announcement for Chris Brown’s latest song, “Call Your Name,” which features Sexyy Red and GloRilla. 

He was among those included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Music list in 2025, earning the listing alongside Cambrian Strong for their Drumatized record label. 

“At 23, Tay Keith became a Grammy-nominated producer for his work on Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode,’ adding to his roster of clients like Cardi B, Eminem and music’s ‘Queen B’ Beyoncé,” the Forbes’ listing says.

In 2024, Forbes added that he was awarded producer of the year at the BMI Awards.

According to Memphis-based outlet Commercial Appeal, Chambers was born in South Memphis and later lived in East Memphis and later, Orange Mound. 

He was nominated for a Grammy in 2018 for his work on Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,” which he helped produce as he attended Middle Tennessee State University.