Rap artist Drake honors late producer Tay Keith with a tribute posted on Instagram. Multiple outlets report that the Memphis-born producer, who has worked with Drake, is pronounced dead at age 29 on Thursday. In his post over the weekend, Drake expresses “endless and eternal gratitude,” thanking Keith’s spirit and contributions to hip-hop. Drake shares a black-and-white photo as part of the tribute. Billboard and other sources note that Tay Keith produced Drake’s hit song “First Person Shooter,” which reached the top of the charts. The reporting describes the connection between the two artists and frames Drake’s message as a public acknowledgment of Keith’s role in his music. The outlets collectively do not add new details about the cause of death, focusing instead on the timing of the announcement and the content of Drake’s tribute. The story reflects Drake’s personal public remarks and the broader recognition of Keith’s impact as a producer.