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Hip-hop producer Tay Keith’s cause of death revealed

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Ryan, T., & Bellusci, A. (2026, September 17). Hip-hop producer Tay Keith’s cause of death revealed. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/17/celebrity-news/hip-hop-producer-tay-keiths-cause-of-death-revealed/

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Hip-hop producer Tay Keith died from drug toxicity involving ketamine and mitragynine, an active ingredient in kratom, according to the Nashville Medical Examiner’s Office reported by TMZ. Additional substances found in his system included nicotine and ethanol, along with mild coronary artery disease. Keith, known for producing hits like Drake’s “Sicko Mode” and 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex,” was a Grammy nominee and Forbes’ 30 Under 30 honoree. The article focuses on the cause of death while highlighting Keith’s significant contributions to music and his impact on fellow artists.

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Hip-hop producer Tay Keith, born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, died from the toxic effects of drugs including ketamine and mitragynine (an active ingredient in kratom) according to a report by TMZ. The Nashville Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed these findings, noting that Keith also had nicotine and ethanol in his system and mild coronary artery disease. It remains unclear if he was intentionally using kratom or if exposure occurred otherwise. BlocBoy JB paid tribute on Instagram, stating they spoke daily until Keith's death. Keith met BlocBoy JB as teenagers in Memphis, Tennessee, and gained prominence working with artists like Drake ("Look Alive") and Travis Scott ("Sicko Mode"). Keith's last social media post promoted Chris Brown’s song "Call Your Name" featuring GloRilla and Sexyy Red on May 7.

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🔮 Keith last posted on May 7 to promote Chris Brown’s new song “Call Your Name,” featuring GloRilla and Sexyy Red.

2026-09-17 · assertive framing · Hip-hop producer Tay Keith’s cause of death revealed

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The “Sicko Mode” hitmaker passed away from the toxic effects of drugs, including ketamine and an active ingredient in kratom, according to TMZ. uncertain

hitmaker → pass → TMZ

Kratom is a tree from Southeast Asia that acts as a sedative and interacts with the brain’s opioid receptors to reduce pain and cause calmness, per Yale Medicine. asserted

that → act → Medicine

The Nashville Medical Examiner’s Office told the outlet that Keith had ketamine and mitragynine in his system when he died. asserted

he → tell → system

Keith also had nicotine and ethanol in his system and had mild coronary artery disease. asserted

Keith → have → disease

TMZ reported that it’s unclear whether the hip-hop star was using kratom, which is legal at the federal level in the United States, or if he came into contact with the drug some other way. uncertain

he → report → drug

The Metro Nashville Police announced his passing on X, revealing that officers found him after conducting a welfare check. asserted

officers → announce → check

Keith — born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers — is from Memphis, Tennessee, and met his longtime producing partner, BlocBoy JB, in the city as a teenager. asserted

Keith → bear → teenager

Drake took an interest in their work before bringing them aboard to help him with his 2018 hit song “Look Alive.” asserted

Drake → take → song

That same year, Keith joined forces with Travis Scott on “Sicko Mode.” Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! asserted

Keith → join → Daily

In 2019, the musician was nominated for a Grammy for best rap song for the track. asserted

musician → nominate → track

Keith earned another nod in 2024, in the same category, for Drake and 21 Savage’s hit “Rich Flex.” asserted

Keith → earn → hit

At the 2024 BMI Awards, the late star won producer of the year. asserted

star → win → year

Keith made the Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Music list in 2025, with his bio reading, “At 23, Tay Keith became a Grammy-nominated producer for his work on Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode,’ adding to his roster of clients like Cardi B, Eminem and music’s ‘Queen B’ Beyoncé.” asserted

Keith → make → B

Keith last posted on May 7 to promote Chris Brown’s new song “Call Your Name,” featuring GloRilla and Sexyy Red. uncertain

Keith → post → GloRilla

Social media tributes quickly poured in after news of Keith’s death broke. BlocBoy JB wrote on his Instagram Stories, “Damn Cuz You Just Hurt Me Bad.” A follow-up shot showed a video of their call history, with the text, “We talked’everyday yeen tell me you was leaving.” asserted

you → pour → me

Artist Hitkidd also posted an Instagram tribute, penning, “I ain’t even got the words, we been doing this since 2010 @taykeith 🕊️.” asserted

we → post → 2010

Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → ?

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

Hip-hop producer Tay Keith’s cause of death revealed

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