Memphis mourns Grammynominated rap music producer Tay Keith
Jun 23, 2026
Memphis native Tay Keith rose from producing beats as a teenager to becoming one of the music industry’s most influential producers, earning Grammy nominations and helping bring Memphis’ signature sound to a global audience. (Courtesy photo)
The music industry is mourning the loss of Memphis
native and Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith, who was found dead in his Nashville apartment by police during a June 18 welfare check. He was 29.
No foul play is suspected, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the cause of death remains under investigation. ...read more read less