Overview
- Metro Nashville Police said officers discovered Brytavious “Tay Keith” Chambers during a welfare check on June 18, 2026, and that his death is unclassified pending autopsy results.
- Police explicitly stated that no foul play is suspected in the death reported from his Martin Street apartment.
- His family issued a statement through Drumatized calling him a visionary and confirming that formal cause remains undetermined until the autopsy is complete.
- Artists and collaborators posted immediate tributes online, with close friends like BlocBoy JB sharing private messages and others highlighting Keith’s role mentoring younger producers.
- Keith rose from South Memphis beat‑maker to a Grammy‑nominated producer with credits on hits such as “Sicko Mode,” “Look Alive,” and “Nonstop,” and his label Drumatized had been active in developing new talent.