Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29
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Key Points:
- Grammy-nominated record producer Tay Keith, aged 29, was found dead in his Nashville apartment during a welfare check by police, with no foul play suspected.
- The Metro Nashville Police Department has stated that an autopsy will determine the cause of death, but did not disclose what prompted the welfare check.
- Keith, born Brytavious Chambers, was known for producing hits for major artists like Beyonce, Drake, and Eminem, and received Grammy nominations for Best Rap Song for "Sicko Mode" (2019) and "Rich Flex" (2024).
- He was originally from Memphis, Tennessee, and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2018.
- Memphis Mayor Paul Young publicly mourned Keith's passing, sharing a photo with the producer and expressing condolences.
