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Tay Keith also obtained a degree in integrated studies and media management. “There would have been no point in me coming to university if I didn’t want to see it through; I could have devoted myself 100% to music ,” he explained in his university magazine.
A talent scout
Tay Keith was also known for helping promising young artists gain recognition. He collaborated with Lil Nas X on his debut single, “Holiday ,” released in 2020. He also brought hip-hop artist Sexyy Red to the forefront of the scene , producing “Pound Town ” and ” Get It Sexyy .” The latter was recently featured in the latest season of the hit HBO series Euphoria . Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB paid tribute to him on Instagram.
“We talked every day, you never told me you were going to leave ,” he wrote. British rapper AJ Tracey, for his part, called him a “legend of the scene” in his Instagram stories. “I don’t think I’m exaggerating when I say he had a considerable impact on my career ,” he confided. A tragic loss.