tay keith

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Tay Keith (born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers; September 20, 1996 – June 18, 2026) was an influential American record producer from South Memphis, Tennessee.

Career Highlights

  • Signature Sound: He was widely recognized for his "lean, snaking" production style, influenced by Memphis legends like Three 6 Mafia and 8Ball & MJG. His work was famously punctuated by the producer tags "Tay Keith, fuck these niggas up!" and "Tay Keith is too hard".
  • Breakthrough: He rose to mainstream prominence in 2018 with hits such as BlocBoy JB’s "Look Alive" (featuring Drake) and his contributions to Drake's "Nonstop" and Travis Scott’s "Sicko Mode".
  • Accomplishments: During his career, he produced eleven Billboard Hot 100 top-ten hits, including four number-one singles. He also executive produced Sexyy Red’s 2024 album In Sexyy We Trust.
  • Education: In 2018, he earned a bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University.

Death

Tay Keith passed away on June 18, 2026, at the age of 29 in his Nashville apartment. In September 2026, the medical examiner revealed that his death was caused by an accidental drug overdose involving a mix of ketamine and mitragynine (a compound found in kratom), with nicotine and ethanol also present in his system. The medical examiner also noted he had mild coronary artery disease.