Nashville Police confirm death of Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith at age 29
Police authorities confirmed the death of Brytavious Chambers, better known on the music scene as Tay Keith, a Grammy-nominated producer. The artist, just 29 years old, was found lifeless in his apartment located in Nashville.
The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) reported that the musician’s body was discovered on Thursday afternoon at his residence on Martin Street.
Officers added that there was no evidence of foul play at the scene and that the body was found during a welfare check.
To date, the exact cause of Chambers’ death has not yet been officially determined by authorities.
In his last public interaction via Instagram, dated May 7, Chambers touted his continued involvement in creating music for big names. The post announced a new Chris Brown song, “Call Your Name”, which featured Sexyy Red and GloRilla.
The producer was recognized by Forbes magazine in its prestigious “30 Under 30 Music” list of 2025, achieving prominence alongside Cambrian Strong for managing the record label Drumatized, highlighting his early impact on the industry.
Forbes detailed that, at age 23, Tay Keith was already a Grammy-nominated producer, thanks to his work on Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode.” His list of collaborations included heavyweight artists such as Cardi B, Eminem and Beyoncé, demonstrating the breadth of his talent.
In 2024, the same publication recorded that he was honored with the producer of the year award at the BMI Awards, consolidating his influence in music.
According to Memphis-based outlet Commercial Appeal, Chambers was born in South Memphis and, throughout his life, also resided in East Memphis and Orange Mound.
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His 2018 Grammy nomination for Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” came while he was attending Middle Tennessee State University, where he combined his studies with successful music production.
Tay Keith’s educational and musical legacy at MTSU
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) reported that Chambers completed her undergraduate degree in December 2018, earning degrees in integrated studies and media management.
In statements released by MTSU, Chambers himself stated: “It wouldn’t make any sense for me to come to college if I didn’t want to finish the course, I could have dedicated myself 100% to music. In my last week of college, I already had my first number 1 single, so it didn’t make sense to give up.”
A significant part of his professional success has been attributed to his collaboration with other MTSU students. Tyland Jackson, its stylist and creative director, graduated from the institution in 2019, while Nicholas Brownlow, who served as director of public relations and founder of Drumatized, also completed his studies in the same year.
Chambers reminded MTSU of the challenges of her journey, saying, “I remember having a flight from New York and a test on the same day. So I flew back from New York that morning, went home and then straight to class. It was crazy. But if I knew I could do it, nothing would stop me but myself.”
