Tay Keith American record producer (1996–2026)
Not to be confused with
Tay-K .
Musical artist
Brytavious Lakeith Chambers (September 20, 1996 – June 18, 2026), known professionally as Tay Keith , was an American record producer. He produced eleven Billboard Hot 100Look Alive " by BlocBoy JB and "Nonstop " by Drake , which peaked at five and two on the chart, respectively. He has produced four number-one hits in the chart: "Sicko Mode " (2018) and "4x4 " (2025) by Travis Scott , and "Jimmy Cooks " (2022) and "First Person Shooter " (2023) by Drake. His 2023 single "Pound Town 2 " (with Sexyy Red , featuring Nicki Minaj ) marked his first entry on the chart as a lead artist.
On December 15, 2018, Tay Keith earned his bachelor's degree from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee . He was nominated for Best Rap Song for his work on "Sicko Mode" at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards . He was signed to a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and was a BMI member.
Early life
Keith was born and raised in South Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee .
Around the age fourteen, he began to make music and publish it to YouTube and DatPiff . He also had a piano which he used to make songs and remake popular songs. One of the songs he remade was Lil Wayne 's "Lollipop ".
He met fellow American rapper BlocBoy JB when he was fourteen, after he moved to East Memphis . The two began making music together shortly afterward.
Career
In 2015, Keith began working with rapper Blac Youngsta on his mixtape Fuck Everybody , for which he produced the single "Lil Bitch".[ citation needed ]
Keith gained mainstream success in 2018 through producing BlocBoy JB's "Rover " (later remixed to "Rover 2.0" featuring 21 Savage ), "Shoot" and "Look Alive " featuring Drake , Drake's "Nonstop ", Travis Scott 's "Sicko Mode ", Eminem 's "Not Alike " featuring Royce da 5'9 , and Lil Baby and Gunna 's "Never Recover " featuring Drake. In 2019, Keith produced a bonus track, "Before I Let Go ", on Beyoncé 's Homecoming: The Live Album Rain ", a single by Aitch featuring AJ Tracey . Keith was known for the distinctive producer tag "Tay Keith, fuck these niggas up!"; he also used the tag "Tay Keith is too hard". In 2024, he executive produced Sexyy Red 's In Sexyy We Trust SkeeYee ", "Pound Town 2 ", and "Get It Sexyy ". Keith's final production credit appeared on Key Glock 's album Project X
Death
On June 18, 2026, Keith was found dead at his Nashville apartment following a welfare check conducted by local police. Authorities determined there was no evidence of foul play. He was 29 years old at the time of his death. A memorial for Keith was held on June 30, 2026, at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis, Tennessee. People in attendance included Sexyy Redd, Murda Beatz , Gunna , friends, family, and hundreds of fans. In September 2026, Nashville Medical Examiner’s Office said that Keith had ketamine and mitragynine in his body when he was found, and they ruled that he died of an accidental drug overdose.
Notes
↑ "Rover 2.0" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ↑ "Who Want The Smoke?" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number nine on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ↑ "Who Want The Smoke?" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number five on the Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. ↑ "Stoopid" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number five on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. ↑ "100 Shooters" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ↑ "Go Stupid" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles chart, but did peak at number 16 on the NZ Hot Singles chart. ↑ "Ambition for Cash" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ↑ "Shotta Flow 7" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 24 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ↑ "Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad)" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 14 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ↑ "Bussin" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number three on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ↑ "Tryna Make Sure" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 18 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ↑ "Hang wit a Bad Bitch" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number six on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ↑ "Never Recover" did not chart on the NZ Top 40 Singles chart, but did peak at number 13 on the NZ Hot Singles chart. ↑ "Shine" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ↑ "Don't Come Out the House" did not chart on the NZ Top 40 Singles chart, but did peak at number 7 on the NZ Hot Singles chart. ↑ "Promise U That" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ↑ "Wish Wish" did not chart on the NZ Top 40 Singles chart, but did peak at number 14 on the NZ Hot Singles chart. ↑ "Never Recover" did not chart on the NZ Top 40 Singles chart, but did peak at number eight on the NZ Hot Singles chart. ↑ "Commercial" did not chart on the NZ Top 40 Singles chart, but did peak at number 15 on the NZ Hot Singles chart. ↑ "Back Again" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but did peak at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. ↑ "Movie" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. ↑ "Genius" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number five on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. ↑ "We Slide" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number one on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. ↑ "Something Bout Me" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. ↑ "Call Your Name" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
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