The music industry and fans are mourning after reports surfaced that Memphis producer Tay Keith has passed away. Keith, born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, built a legendary catalog producing hits for heavyweight artists like Beyoncé, Drake, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, and Gunna.
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Details On Tay Keith’s Passing
Metro Nashville Police confirmed Tay Keith’s passing. According to TMZ, officers found the hitmaker inside his Nashville apartment on Thursday, June 18. At this time, the cause of his death is unclear. Police said they do not suspect foul play. Authorities also shared that officers responded to his home after receiving a request for a welfare check. The Grammy-nominated producer was 29 years old.
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More About Tay Keith’s Catalog
Tay Keith built his name by cranking out banger after banger. Fans know that whenever they heard his signature producer tag — Tay Keith, f*** these n****s up!” — a hit usually followed. He stacked his catalog with chart-topping records, producing Travis Scott’s 2018 smash ‘SICKO MODE,’ BlocBoy JB and Drake’s ‘Look Alive,’ and Beyoncé’s ‘Before I Let Go’ from her ‘Homecoming: The Live Album.’ he also co-produced Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ adding even more classics to his resume. Tay also worked with other artists like Sexyy Red, Moneybagg Yo, Latto, and Lil Yachty.
Fans React To Memphis Producer’s Death
Once The Shade Room shared the news of Tay Keith’s passing, the Roommates packed the comment section with reactions. Plenty of fans expressed shock, while others looked back on his legendary hits and shared heartfelt condolences.
Instagram user @domslaps wrote, “rest in peace legend.”
Instagram user @prettychaoss__ wrote, “The intro to all the best songs 💔💔 so young.”
While Instagram user @secretlykiyah wrote, “Every time I heard his name in a song, I knew it was gonna be good 💔”
Then, Instagram user @spanish_sosa wrote, “Tay Keith this one hard 😢”
Another Instagram user @buyackbeatz wrote, “TAY KEITH NOOOOOO.”
Instagram user @chiraqhumor wrote, “RIP 🕊️”
Then another Instagram user @jefegabrielle wrote, “This is insaneeeeee😢😢”
While another Instagram user @kelvinirdgo wrote, “Damn I know Sexyy Red probably going thru it right now. That was her main dog. They was hella close 😩😢”
Finally, Instagram user @maristfroze wrote, “rip a real GOAT 🐐”
