01What happened
The story, straight
Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer born Brytavious Chambers, was found dead Thursday in his Nashville apartment, according to local police. He was 29. No cause of death has been announced. A Nashville police report states: 'No foul play is suspected in the death of Brytavious Chambers, 29.' Keith rose to prominence in 2018 producing Travis Scott's 'Sicko Mode' and Drake's 'Nonstop,' both of which dominated the Billboard Hot 100 that year.
Tay Keith — the producer behind 'Sicko Mode' and 'Nonstop' — was found dead in his Nashville apartment Thursday. He was 29. Real name Brytavious Chambers, Keith was Grammy-nominated and one of the most recognizable names in modern hip-hop production. Nashville police say no foul play is suspected. No cause of death has been announced.
02Spread timeline
Where it actually started
03Source receipts
Every claim, linked
04What's solid, what isn't
What's solid and what isn't
- Tay Keith (Brytavious Chambers) was found dead in his Nashville apartment on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
- He was 29 years old.
- Nashville police confirm no foul play is suspected.
- He was a Grammy-nominated producer known for Travis Scott's 'Sicko Mode' and Drake's 'Nonstop.'
- The cause of death has not been announced.
05Why it matters
The editorial take
Tay Keith was one of the defining producers of the late-2010s hip-hop sound, with 'Sicko Mode' spending three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song. His production work with Drake, Travis Scott, and other major artists made him one of the most in-demand beatmakers of his generation before he turned 25.
This one hits different. Tay Keith's production literally defined the sound of 2018 — 'Sicko Mode' alone changed how rap beats could be structured. He was 29. The police say no foul play, no cause yet. The tributes are going to be massive.