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Tay Keith Found Dead in Nashville, Police Say No Foul Play Suspected

An autopsy will determine the cause of death while family and peers have publicly honored the producer’s influence.

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.