Drake tribute – Rapper Drake paid tribute to producer Tay Keith, who was found dead in Nashville on June 18 at age 29. Keith, whose real name is Brytavious Chambers, produced hits for major artists including Beyoncé, Drake and Travis Scott.
Drake didn’t wait for distance or time to settle—it came straight from a post.
The rapper marked the death of hip-hop producer Tay Keith, who was found dead in Nashville on June 18 at age 29. Keith’s family and industry contacts had been watching for answers. but the welfare check that brought police to his apartment ended with confirmation: authorities said there was no foul play involved.
In an Instagram tribute. Drake wrote. “Endless and eternal gratitude for your spirit and your contributions to this thing that we all love so much.” The post included artwork featuring a black-and-white photo of Keith. floral illustrations. and the words “In Loving Memory” and “Rest in Peace.” Drake added. “you will be deeply missed.”.
Keith’s impact wasn’t limited to one track or one era. He helped produce Drake’s 2018 song “Nonstop” from “Scorpion” and also worked on BlocBoy JB’s “Look Alive. ” which featured Drake. For an artist whose sound shaped the modern rap rhythm of the decade. the credits read like a map of mainstream hits.
Beyond Drake. the Memphis. Tennessee native produced songs for Travis Scott. Beyoncé. 21 Savage. Swae Lee. Eminem. Miley Cyrus. and other musicians. He also moved into solo work, adding his name to the January 2023 single “Pound Town” with Sexxy Red. The song later surged again in popularity after Nicki Minaj remixed it.
The production work was only part of his portfolio. Tay Keith. whose real name is Brytavious Chambers. graduated in 2018 from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in integrated studies and media management. While he was known primarily as a hip-hop and rap producer. he also focused on bridging musical genres through cross-genre music camps at Drumatized—his label supporting hip-hop and country artists.
A statement provided to Billboard from Keith’s family described him in broader terms than charts and studio sessions. calling him a “visionary producer. songwriter. entrepreneur. philanthropist. and cultural force whose work helped define the sound of a generation.” The family said. “He shaped countless hit records and left a lasting mark on music and culture. He was deeply committed to creating opportunities for others through his company, Drumatized, supporting emerging songwriters, producers, and artists.”.
The statement also said Keith was “a passionate supporter of mental health awareness and cancer-related causes in honor of his late mother.”
What has followed his death is a familiar kind of industry grief—names and collaborators lining up to say what the work already proved. In this case. those tributes land on a specific timeline: the welfare check on June 18. the confirmation of no foul play. and a public goodbye from one of the artists most closely tied to his sound.
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RIP Tay Keith. 29 is way too young.
I saw this on TikTok like two seconds ago and everyone was saying foul play?? but then it says no foul play so idk what to believe. Drake really always posts stuff fast though.
Wait so police came for a welfare check and that’s what confirmed it… so basically he just died in his apartment, right? That’s sad, but I feel like these articles always leave out the real reason. Also Tay Keith did “Nonstop” so I’m surprised they even say he’s from Memphis like that’s not common knowledge or something.
Drake’s tribute wording is always kinda intense like “endless and eternal gratitude” lol. I don’t even know who Tay Keith is for real but I’ve definitely heard his beats. Kinda wild that he worked with Beyoncé AND Eminem and Miley like how does one person do all that. Also if it was “no foul play” then why are people acting like it’s a conspiracy already.