A series of Instagram stories by rapper BlockBoy JB sparked rumors that Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, best known for his work with rapper Travis Scott, has passed away. Nashville based news outlet WSMV confirmed citing Metro Nashville Police that the producer was found dead at an apartment on Martin Street.
The circumstances of the death are unclear at the moment, and a cause of death has not been revealed.
“No foul play is suspected in the death of Brytavious Chambers, 29, also known as Grammy nominated record producer Tay Keith,” an update from the police read. “He was found dead in his Martin St apt this afternoon by officers performing a welfare check. His death is unclassified pending autopsy results.”
BlockBoy JB's first Instagram story contained a broken heart emoji against a black background. The next story contained an old photo of BlocBoy JB and Tay Keith. It was captioned, “Damn, cuz you just hurt me bad.”
{{/usCountry}}BlockBoy JB's first Instagram story contained a broken heart emoji against a black background. The next story contained an old photo of BlocBoy JB and Tay Keith. It was captioned, “Damn, cuz you just hurt me bad.”
{{/usCountry}}Here's the story:
The final story contained a screen recording of BlocBoy JB's call records with Tay Keith, showing that they were in touch quite a lot recently. "We talked everyday yeen tell me you was leaving," it was captioned.
Here's the other story:
Soon after, social media started speculating that the record producer may have died.
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Who Was Tay Keith?
Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Tay Keith first appeared on the hip hop scene at the age of 14, when he was making beats and uploading them on YouTube and other platforms. Coming from Memphis, he shared a close friendship with BlocBoy JB that gave him breakthrough fame.
The dup produced several iconic tracks, which includes 'Look Alive,' that featured Drake. Drake then produced his 2018 track 'Nonstop' with Keith.
Since then, Tay Keith never looked backed. What followed was a series of chart-toppers with the best of the best in the hip hop. 'Not Alike' with Eminem in 2018, 'Sicko Mode' with Travis Scott in 2019. Two more Drake tracks: 'Pop Star' and ‘Way 2 Sexy.’