Overview
- Brytavious “Tay Keith” Chambers was found unresponsive in his Nashville apartment during a welfare check on Thursday, June 18, and authorities say the formal cause of death is pending autopsy results.
- The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department reported no signs of foul play as investigators await medical findings.
- Keith’s family released a statement honoring him as a visionary producer and cultural force, and peers including Drake posted public tributes praising his impact on modern hip‑hop.
- Legal counsel for Rebel Music said a royalty dispute over songs with Sexyy Red’s label was in its final stages before his death and that payment to Keith’s estate is being expedited.
- A Grammy‑nominated, multi‑platinum hitmaker who founded the Drumatized label and ran mentorship programs, Keith’s death raises questions about how his estate will manage his catalog and how ongoing projects and educational initiatives will continue.