Last Updated on 9 hours ago by Vijay Kumar
Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer Tay Keith, whose real name was Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, died on June 18, 2026, at the age of 29. He was found dead inside his Nashville, Tennessee, apartment during a police welfare check.
According to the Nashville Medical Examiner’s Office, Tay Keith died from the toxic effects of multiple drugs. His autopsy identified combined toxicity involving mitragynine, 7-hydroxy mitragynine, mitragynine pseudoindoxyl and ketamine. The manner of death was officially ruled an accident.
Mitragynine and the other related compounds are associated with kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia. Toxicology also detected ethanol and nicotine in his system, while the medical examiner noted mild coronary artery disease. Reports do not establish whether Tay Keith knowingly consumed kratom or how the kratom-related substances entered his system.
Police had previously said that foul play was not suspected in his death.
Tay Keith was a highly successful American record producer and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. He became widely known for his work with some of the biggest names in hip-hop and popular music.
His production credits included major artists such as Drake, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Eminem, Lil Baby, Beyoncé, Cardi B and Sexyy Red. He was particularly recognized for his work on major hits including Travis Scott’s “SICKO MODE,” Drake and 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex,” and BlocBoy JB and Drake’s “Look Alive.”
Keith was a two-time Grammy nominee and received industry recognition for his production and songwriting. He was also named Producer of the Year at the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards and was included on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Music list in 2025.
Following his death, artists including Drake and other collaborators publicly paid tribute to the producer and remembered his contribution to contemporary hip-hop.
Tay Keith is survived by his family and loved ones, including relatives who described him as a beloved son, brother and uncle. His family released a statement remembering him as a source of love, strength, laughter and guidance and asked for privacy and prayers while they mourned his death.
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