Sexyy Red's Label Speaks Out Following Reports Of Financial Dispute With Tay Keith Prior To His Passing
Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith was found dead at age 29 in his Nashville apartment. Before his death, he sued Sexyy Red's label over unpaid royalties. Sexyy Red wrote a letter to the judge on June 6 requesting to be removed as a defendant, arguing that artists do not control these payments.
What changed
New details emerge regarding a June 6 letter Sexyy Red sent to a judge and the circumstances of the welfare check that led to the discovery of Tay Keith's body.
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Sexyy Red Seeks Removal From Tay Keith Royalty Lawsuit
confidence 90%Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith was found dead at age 29 in his Nashville apartment. Before his death, he sued Sexyy Red's label over unpaid royalties. Sexyy Red wrote a letter to the judge on June 6 requesting to be removed as a defendant, arguing that artists do not control these payments.
What's confirmed:
- Tay Keith was found dead at age 29 in a Nashville apartment.
- Tay Keith's girlfriend requested a welfare check after he did not respond to calls or texts for 24 hours.
- Sexyy Red wrote a letter to the judge overseeing the royalty case on June 6.
- Sexyy Red requested to be removed as a codefendant in the lawsuit against her label.
- Sexyy Red shared a social media tribute and photos after attending Tay Keith's funeral.
Still unconfirmed:
- No foul play was suspected in the death of Tay Keith.
- Tay Keith had health issues including high blood pressure and breathing difficulties.
- Tay Keith's legal team and Sexyy Red's team are moving toward a resolution in the royalty dispute.
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Sexyy Red's Label Addresses Financial Dispute Following Tay Keith's Death
confidence 90%Grammy-nominated producer Tay Keith was found dead in a Nashville apartment at age 29. Following his death, reports emerged regarding an unresolved legal dispute between Keith and Sexyy Red's Rebel label over royalties. A representative for Keith has since absolved Sexyy Red of responsibility for the unpaid negotiations.
What's confirmed:
- Tay Keith was found dead in a Nashville apartment at age 29.
- Tay Keith was a Grammy-nominated producer.
- Sexyy Red's Rebel label released a statement following reports of a financial dispute with Tay Keith.
- A representative for Tay Keith absolved Sexyy Red of responsibility for unpaid royalty negotiations with Rebel Music.
Still unconfirmed:
- Tay Keith filed a lawsuit in March claiming the label owed him for 13 songs produced in 2024, including Pound Town.
- Tay Keith claimed the label refused to provide an accounting of revenue from his records.
- Tay Keith claimed his work brought in millions from streaming and sales without payment.