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Cause of death revealed for music producer Tay Keith

Headline from WREG Memphis

We now know the cause of death for prolific Tennessee music producer Tay Keith. Keith was found dead in Nashville back in June. The Medical Examiner's Office says he died from the toxic effects of drugs, including ketamine and an active ingredient in kratom.

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  1. New York Post

    Hip-hop producer Tay Keith’s cause of death revealed (opens New York Post)

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    The "Sicko Mode" producer was found deceased after the police were called to do a welfare check.

  2. Rolling Stone

    Tay Keith’s Cause of Death Revealed (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Hip-hop producer died from an accidental overdose, a source at medical examiner’s office in Nashville tells Rolling Stone

  3. WKRN Nashville

    Producer Tay Keith died from drug overdose in Nashville (opens WKRN Nashville)

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    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The cause of death has been determined for prolific Nashville music producer Tay Keith. Brytavious Chambers — also known as Tay Keith — was found deceased inside his Martin Street apartment after officers were called to conduct a welfare check in June 2026.

  4. WREG Memphis

    Cause of death revealed for music producer Tay Keith (opens WREG Memphis)

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    WREG Memphis's feed description

    We now know the cause of death for prolific Tennessee music producer Tay Keith. Keith was found dead in Nashville back in June. The Medical Examiner's Office says he died from the toxic effects of drugs, including ketamine and an active ingredient in kratom.

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