Record producer Tay Keith died of accidental overdose, autopsy shows
Tay Keith was a Grammy-nominated producer. He died June 18 from an accidental overdose. It involved ketamine and plant alkaloids.
Record producer Tay Keith was born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers. He was found dead in his Nashville apartment on June 18.
An autopsy ruled his death accidental. He died from ketamine and mitragynine, which comes from kratom, plus related compounds.
Keith produced major hits for Drake, Travis Scott, Beyoncé, and Cardi B. He earned Grammy nominations for "Sicko Mode" (2019) and "Rich Flex" (2024). Despite early success, he stayed at Middle Tennessee State University to finish his degree.
This was a promise he made to his mother. After graduation, he mentored students there.
He also worked as an honorary professor.
- June 18, 2026
- Death date
- 2019 for Sicko Mode, 2024 for Rich Flex
- Grammy nominations
- Memphis
- Birthplace
Why it mattersKeith was an important figure in hip-hop production. His early death raises questions about drug use in high-pressure music work.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact. Tay Keith's work was primarily in US music production.
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