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\n\tThis article was originally published <\/em>on <\/em>Vibe.com<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\u201cTay Keith<\/a><\/strong><\/a>, fuck these ni**as up\u201d is not just a catchy producer tag; it\u2019s a forewarning of the musicianship to follow. His signature line launched a slew of chart-topping singles, grimy deep cuts, and addictive bass lines on songs for the likes of Travis Scott<\/a>, Miley Cyrus, Beyonc\u00e9, Key Glock<\/strong><\/a>, and Sexyy Red<\/strong><\/a>. Tay Keith was behind the hits and stands as one of the most lauded producers of the streaming era, shaping modern-day hip-hop.<\/p>\n \n\tUnfortunately, 29-year-old\u2019s promising career suffered a tragic end. On Thursday (June 18), he was found dead <\/strong><\/a>in his Nashville apartment after a welfare check by local law enforcement, who confirmed \u201chis death is unclassified pending autopsy results\u201d with no foul play suspected.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tExpanding on sounds pioneered by his Memphis predecessors, such as Three 6 Mafia and 8Ball & MJG, Tay Keith carved his own lane. Born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, the Grammy-nominated producer began experimenting with his artistry as a teenager. His breakthrough arrived when his 2017 BlocBoy JB<\/strong><\/a> collab \u201cShoot\u201d traveled beyond \u201cBluff City\u201d and Tennessee\u2019s borders. In 2018, the duo then linked up with Drake<\/a><\/strong><\/a>, who at the time reigned as commercial rap\u2019s effective King Midas, giving the producer his first mainstream hit while officially ushering in the age of Tay Keith.\u00a0<\/p>\n