Tay Keith, the Grammy‑nominated producer behind hits like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,” has died at the age of 29. Nashville police discovered him dead in his apartment Thursday afternoon during a welfare check; no foul play is suspected and the death remains unclassified pending an autopsy.
Born on September 20, 1996, in Tennessee, Keith earned industry recognition for co‑producing “Sicko Mode,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Song. His catalog also includes collaborations with Future, Beyoncé, Drake (“Nonstop”), BlocBoy JB (“Look Alive”), and Sexyy Red (“Pound Town”). He was known for capturing the gritty Memphis sound that blends rap, trap, and regional influences.
Keith spoke candidly about his roots in a 2022 interview with Rolling Stone, noting that growing up in Memphis immersed him in the local music culture and that his family and stepfather shaped his taste. “Memphis music is all I listened to and all my family listened to,” he said.
Beyond music, Keith envisioned a broader entrepreneurial future. He expressed interest in leveraging his industry foothold to explore opportunities in technology, aiming to empower his community through financial literacy and tech innovation. “We want to be the biggest—not just in hip‑hop, but in other industries, specifically tech,” he explained.
