Memphis mourns Grammy-nominated rap music producer Tay Keith

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.

Memphis mourns Grammy-nominated rap music producer Tay Keith
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.