Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated record producer who worked with a few of music’s most famed names, including Travis Scott and Drake, has died. The “Sicko Mode” co-producer was 29 years old when he was found dead at home on June 18, 2026, and police are investigating his reason for death.
The shocking news left fans and colleagues stunned and wondering what could have happened to Keith in his final days.
Below, get updates on what we find out about Keith’s reason for death.
Who Is Tay Keith?
As previously noted, Keith (real name: Brytavious Chambers) was a respected record producer who worked with multiple artists. He co-produced Scott’s “Sicko Mode,” which earned him a Grammy nomination, and Drake’s track “Nonstop.”
Keith also co-produced Eminem‘s “Not Alike,” and his 2023 single, “Pound Town 2” (with Sexyy Red, featuring Nicki Minaj) became his first entry on the chart as a lead artist.
What Happened to Tay Keith?
Keith was found dead in his Nashville, Tennessee, home on June 18, 2026. There have been no obvious issues within the record producer’s life within the weeks leading as much as his premature death.
Keith’s final Instagram post was a collaborative one with other record producers, spotlighting their singles that were featured in season 3 of Euphoria.
“Congratulations everybody for they continued consistency and success,” the post’s caption read. “We take what we’ve got and proceed to be trailblazers and examples of exertions. Shout out to the Memphis Producers.”
How Did Tay Keith Die? Reason for Death Updates
“No foul play is suspected within the death of Brytavious Chambers, 29, also often called Grammy-nominated record producer Tay Keith,” the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department wrote in a public statement. “He was found dead in his Martin St apt this afternoon by officers performing a welfare check.”
No foul play is suspected within the death of Brytavious Chambers, 29, also often called Grammy nominated record producer Tay Keith. He was found dead in his Martin St apt this afternoon by officers performing a welfare check. His death is unclassified pending autopsy results.
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) June 18, 2026
Nashville police added that Keith’s death “is unclassified pending autopsy results.”
Did Tay Keith Have Any Health Issues?
On the time of publication, it’s unclear whether Keith lived with any major health issues.