Tay Keith, born Brytavious Chambers, was reportedly found dead at his Nashville apartment at the age of 29, according to reports from WSMV. The Memphis-born producer was discovered by Metro Nashville Police following a wellness check. Authorities have stated that no foul play is suspected at this time.
Chambers was a prolific force in modern hip-hop, widely recognized for his production on Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” and his instrumental role in shaping the resurgence of the Memphis rap scene in the late 2010s. His influence extended across the industry, leading to high-profile collaborations with artists such as Drake, including the hit “Look Alive” with BlocBoy JB and the track “Nonstop” from the 2018 album Scorpion.
In recent months, Chambers remained active in his career. His final social media posts celebrated the inclusion of the Sexyy Red track “Get It Sexyy” in the latest season of HBO’s Euphoria, as well as the production of the Chris Brown single “Call Your Name,” featuring Sexyy Red and GloRilla.
Reflecting on his career in a 2018 interview, Chambers discussed his signature sound and his work with Drake. “He wanted that Memphis slap,” Chambers explained. “I’ve just took the origins — with Three 6 Mafia and DJ Squeeky and them — and brought it back to life in a sense.”
The loss of Chambers has been felt deeply across the music community. BlocBoy JB shared a tribute on his Instagram story, posting a screenshot of their call logs to highlight their frequent communication. Chambers’s final full-length project was his 2023 collaboration with Lil Darius, Yung n Turnt.
This story is developing and will be updated.
