Late producer Tay Keith’s family has released a statement confirming his death a day after reports began circulating.
In the official statement, Tay Keith, born BrTavious Chambers, was remembered for his achievements both in and out of hip-hop.
“It’s with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of BryTavious ‘Tay Keith’ Chambers,” reads the statement. “BryTavious was a visionary producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cultural force whose work helped define the sound of a generation. From Memphis to the global stage, he shaped countless hit records and left a lasting mark on music and culture.”
“Above all, BryTavious was a beloved son, brother, uncle, family member, and friend,” the obituary continues. “While the world knew him as Tay Keith, his family knew him as BryTavious — a source of love, strength, laughter, and guidance. We take comfort in knowing that his legacy will live on through the music he created, the opportunities he provided, and the lives he touched.”
Keith was discovered dead in his apartment on June 18 by Metro Nashville Police officers conducting a welfare check. No foul play is suspected. He was 29 years old. No official cause of death has been released yet.
Keith’s list of collaborators is long, including the likes of Drake, Eminem, Sexyy Red, and his close friend, BlocBoy JB.
After Keith’s death was confirmed, BlocBoy was one of the first artists to express his sadness at his passing. "Never thought you’ll leave this bitch before me thru my downs you kept me up you was and will always be the brother I never had," he wrote on Instagram.
Fellow hometown artists such as Three 6 Mafia’s Juicy J expressed their condolences in a post. "Can't believe I'm saying this RIP TAY KEITH Memphis Tenn Legend," he wrote. "Prayers up for the family friends & fans we lost a great one."
GloRilla was another Memphis musician who took to Instagram to call Keith a “REAL MEMPHIS LEGEND. RIP SOLDIER.”
