Tay Keith dead aged 29: Music producer behind Drake smash hit & holder of chart record for most No 1s this decade dies

GRAMMY-NOMINATED producer Tay Keith has been found dead in Nashville. Brytavious Chambers, 29, better known as Tay Keith, was found dead in his apartment earlier today. Police said his body was discovered while officers were performing a welfare check at his home. Investigators say there was no evidence of foul play, but the exact cause of death has yet to be determined. In a post on social media, Metro Nashville PD wrote: “No foul play is suspected in the death of Brytavious Chambers, 29, also known as the Grammy nominated record producer Tay Keith. “He was found dead in his Martin St apt this afternoon by officers performing a welfare check. Read more in Entertainment “His death is unclassified pending autopsy results.” Throughout his career Keith worked with a wide range of music artists, including Beyoncé, Travis Scott and Drake. The Memphis hitmaker enjoyed huge success on the Billboard Hot 100, earning 11 top 10 hits and four No.1 records. He was also the mastermind behind Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” and Drake’s “First Person Shooter”. Most read in Showbiz Keith currently holds the record for the most No.1s on the Hot R&B / Hip-Hop songs chart this decade – with six. His work even earned him a coveted Grammy nomination in 2019. In the aftermath of his death, tributes for the producer have poured in. Artist and childhood friend Blocboy JB shared photos of the pair as teenagers with the caption: “Damn Cuz You Just Hurt Me Bad.” He also posted a video of their call history, writing: “We talked everyday yeen tell me you was leaving.” Fellow Memphis producer Hitkidd also expressed his disbelief, posting a picture of the pair on Instagram. The caption said: “I ain’t even got the words, we been doing this since 2010.” Born on September 20, 1996, Keith stated making music when he 14. He later received a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Signed to a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, he was also a member of BMI.