Hitmaking Producer Tay Keith Passes Away at 29

The music industry is mourning the loss of hitmaking producer Tay Keith, who has passed away at the age of 29. The news of his untimely death has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, where he was widely respected for his signature sound and massive contributions to modern rap.

His longtime collaborator and friend, BlocBoy JB, confirmed the tragic news via his Instagram story, expressing his grief with a poignant message: “We talked everyday yeen even tell me you was leaving.” Local reports from WSMV have confirmed that the producer was found deceased in his Nashville apartment. At this time, no official cause of death has been released.

Born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers in Memphis, Tay Keith’s rise to prominence was marked by his early, organic collaborations with BlocBoy JB. Their creative chemistry, forged during their adolescence, led to viral success that eventually caught the attention of global superstars. Most notably, he produced the 2018 smash hit “Look Alive” for Drake and BlocBoy JB, a track that achieved quintuple platinum status and reached the top five on the charts.

Before completing his degree at Middle Tennessee State University in 2018, Keith had already cemented his status as a top-tier producer. He was instrumental in the success of Travis Scott’s chart-topping Drake collaboration “Sicko Mode” and produced Drake’s hit single “Nonstop.” His iconic producer tag, “Tay Keith, fuck these n***as up!”, became a staple in the soundscape of contemporary hip-hop, signaling a guaranteed hit whenever it played.