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June 19th, 2026
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Variety
Tay Keith, Producer of Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’ and Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ Dies at 29
Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer whose thunderous beats defined some of hip-hop's biggest moments this past decade, was found dead Thursday in his Nashville apartment at age 29. The producer born Brytavious Chambers was responsible for chart-topping records including Travis Scott's "Sicko Mode" and Drake's "Nonstop." Nashville police have confirmed no foul play is suspected, though a cause of death has not yet been announced.
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Tay Keith, Grammy-Nominated Producer of Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,” Dies at 29
Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer behind some of hip-hop's most defining tracks of the past decade, was found dead in his Tennessee apartment Thursday following a police welfare check. He was 29. Best known for producing Travis Scott's chart-dominating "Sicko Mode," Keith had cemented himself as one of the genre's most sought-after beatmakers, with credits spanning Drake, Eminem, and beyond. His death marks a significant loss for the music industry, with details surrounding the cause still emerging.
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Tay Keith, Grammy-Nominated Producer Behind ‘Sicko Mode,’ Dead at 29
Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer whose thunderous beats defined a generation of hip-hop, has died at 29. The Memphis-born beatmaker rose to global prominence with Travis Scott's "Sicko Mode" and built an extraordinary catalog working alongside Future, Beyoncé, and dozens of other top-tier artists. His death marks a significant loss for the music industry, cutting short a career that had already reshaped the sound of modern rap.
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Justin Cary, Sixpence None the Richer’s Bassist, Dead at 50
Justin Cary, bassist for Christian alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer, has died at 50. Cary joined the group in 1997, the same year they released their landmark self-titled album, which produced the era-defining hit "Kiss Me." His death marks the loss of a key figure in one of the most commercially successful Christian crossover acts of the late 1990s.
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19 Black Characters Who Changed TV and Film Forever
These characters didn't just entertain — they reshaped what representation looks like in Hollywood. From Spike Lee's incendiary Mookie to Issa Rae's sharply rendered Issa Dee, each figure challenged industry assumptions about who deserves the spotlight and what stories are worth telling. Their cultural footprint extends far beyond the screen, influencing everything from casting decisions to the kinds of projects studios are willing to greenlight.
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