# Tay Keith Honored with Key to City

> Memphis awards Tay Keith key to city and his own day posthumously.
- Title: Tay Keith Honored with Key to City · Billboard | Shortify
- Summary: Memphis awards Tay Keith key to city and his own day posthumously. Memphis honors Tay Keith with key to city and his birthday as Tay Keith Day after his…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/tay-keith-honored-by-memphis-keys-to-city-1236345960
- Author: Michael Saponara
- Published: 2026-09-24T14:58:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tay keith, memphis, key to city, tay keith day, memphis public libraries, memphis public library, cloud901 music lab, memphis music, memphis talent
## Tay Keith honored posthumously
Memphis awarded Tay Keith key to city and his own official day on Sept 20.
## Family launches music lab
Keith’s family partners with Memphis Public Libraries to create Tay Keith Music Lab for young creators.
## Mayor supports tribute
Mayor Paul Young calls lab an investment in next generation of memphis talent.
## Dr. Harris adds lab purpose
Dr. Eric D. Harris states lab gives teens freedom to find their own voices.
## Keith’s death details
Tay Keith died at 29 in nashville apartment on june 18 with no foul play.
## Keith’s impact
Keith’s production earned grammy nominations, 11 top 10 hits and four no. 1s including sicko mode.
## Key takeaway

Memphis honors Tay Keith with key to city and his birthday as Tay Keith Day after his death.