Rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with Travis Scott, Drake and Beyonce, dies aged 29

Grammy-nominated rap producer Tay Keith, who worked with artists including Beyonce, Travis Scott and Future, has died aged 29.

The musician, whose real name was Brytavious Chambers, was found in his flat in Nashville, Tennessee, by police during a welfare check.

The hip-hop producer behind Scott's hit track Sicko Mode and Drake's Nonstop, had also worked with stars including Eminem, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, J Cole and 21 Savage.

Metro Nashville Police Department said: "No foul play is suspected in the death of Brytavious Chambers, 29, also known as Grammy-nominated record producer Tay Keith.

"He was found dead in his Martin Street apartment this afternoon by officers performing a welfare check. His death is unclassified pending autopsy results."

Keith was nominated for a Grammy for best rap song for Sicko Mode with Travis Scott, which also topped the US charts.

He was nominated again in 2024 for his production on Drake and 21 Savage's Rich Flex.

He recently worked on Megan Thee Stallion's 2024 album Megan, Jack Harlow's single Just Us featuring Doja Cat, and Travis Scott's single 4×4.

Keith also worked on tracks including Beyonce's Before I Let Go BlocBoy JB's Look Alive, and Sexyy Red's 2023 song Pound Town.

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In tribute, BlocBoy JB shared a broken heart emoji on his Instagram after news of Keith's death came to light.

He wrote, "Damn Cuz You Just Hurt Me Bad", alongside a photo of him and Keith.

He also shared a screenshot of his phone call log, showing frequent calls between the two, writing: "We talked everyday yeen tell me you was leaving."

Keith founded music label Drumatized Music Group, based in Memphis, alongside his manager, Cambrian Strong.

The duo were featured together on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Music list in 2024 and Billboard magazine named Keith one of the top producers of the 21st century.

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