Release Date: June 18, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Serious

Don’t wanna engage, it rains, it pours
Been there before, I’m out of the storm
You’re good to me, I’m torn
I wait ’til I’m sure
Can’t play no more, wait

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That’s why it’s an incredibly sad day for the culture after it was announced that Tay Keith passed away. Details are scarce, but Variety reported that Nashville Police stated: “No foul play is suspected in the death of Brytavious Chambers, 29, also known as Grammy-nominated record producer Tay Keith. He was found dead in his Martin St. apt. this afternoon by officers performing a welfare check. His death is unclassified pending autopsy results.”

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Tay Keith’s Accolades Speak For Themselves

Tay’s success was reflected in the numbers as much as the music itself. He earned production credits on some of the biggest Rap records of the streaming era, including Drake’s “Nonstop,” Travis Scott’s “SICKO MODE,” BlocBoy JB and Drake’s “Look Alive,” and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage Remix” featuring Beyoncé. He also helped craft hits such as Jack Harlow’s “First Class” and Moneybagg Yo’s “Wockesha,” which dominated the Billboard charts. Further, the hitmaker collected Grammy nominations and multi-platinum certifications along the way.

Online, Tay Keith’s friends and collaborators have taken to the internet to share their shock and grief. Check out a few reactions to the tragic news below as loved ones and fans celebrate Brytavious “Tay Keith” Chambers.

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Initially, there were rumors that the team had outright said they wouldn’t attend if Trump offered an invitation. However, within days, Knicks owner James Dolan told WFAN, “We just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted.” He added that “we still have to work out the details.”

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Trump Nor The Team Have Confirmed

“Look, I invited the president to come down for the game. He is a friend. I’ve known him for 30 years. And I’m very proud to bring the team to the White House,” Dolan added. Yet, when the Knicks point guard José Alvarado was asked by TMZ whether or not he would go to the White House following this big win. He smirked and said that he would “go wherever my teammates go.”

Further, some team members have posted their dislike of the president and his policies. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds, especially with teammates who may not align politically. Still, Dolan was adamant that the New York Knicks would be there to celebrate their victory with the president.

Check out James Dolan’s clip below.

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“Damn cuz you just hurt me bad,” Blocboy JB wrote on his Instagram story. This was followed up by a video of Blocboy’s call logs with the producer. Of course, Tay Keith was the man behind the beat for “Look Alive,” which remains Blocboy JB’s biggest hit to date.

HitKidd offered similar sentiments about the producer. “I ain’t even got the words, we been doing this since 2010,” he wrote in a tribute on Instagram.

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Tay Keith was known for some of the biggest songs of the last decade. For instance, he has producer credits on songs like “Sicko Mode,” “Family Matters,” and “Nonstop.” He has been nominated multiple times for best rap song. The first time was in 2019 for “Sicko Mode,” while in 2024, he was nominated for “Rich Flex.”

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RIP Tay Keith

At this time, there are very few details concerning Tay Keith’s reported passing. It is important not to speculate during these times.

In the aftermath of his reported passing, there have been numerous tributes to the artist on social media. Many have spoken at length about just how important his songs were. Others talked about his cultural impact and how his energy was infectious.

Our thoughts go out to Tay Keith’s family and friends during this difficult time. Keith was a young artist who still had so much to give. This is a horrible tragedy for the hip-hop community.

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Since that time, Takeoff has received a plethora of tributes over the years. Quavo and Offset have even settled their differences in his honor. It just goes to show that in many ways, Takeoff was the heart of Migos. The glue that kept everyone together on their meteoric rise to fame.

On Thursday, June 18, Takeoff would have turned 32 years old. That is still an incredibly young age, which just goes to show how sad his death truly was and still is. Today, Quavo took to Instagram, where he delivered some nice words on Takeoff’s birthday. You can find the post below.

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Quavo Shouts Out Takeoff

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“Happy Rocket Day 2 Tha Original Drank God,” Quavo wrote. “Til infinity your art flow and DRIP will LIVE 4Eva MY BROTHA!!! Blessings.”

One can only imagine what kind of music Takeoff would be making if he were still alive today. One has to wonder if Migos would have reconciled and made more albums.

In fact, Quavo and Offset were recently spotted in the studio, which has many wondering if a true reunion is on the horizon sometime soon. Whether or not it is under the name Migos, it appears clear that some new music is on the horizon for the two, which can only be a good thing.

RIP Takeoff.

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This was going to be a cool moment for the artist, as he looked to explore one of his passions. Unfortunately, during an episode of In the Bayou with Tyrann Mathieu, it was revealed that Toosii would no longer be playing.

According to Kiffin, it mostly has to do with a gambling deal the rapper took. With gambling becoming a hot topic of debate in the college football world, it just didn’t make sense to keep Toosii on the team. The artist was trying to supplement his income as he left rap behind. However, it was becoming impossible, so he went back to music.

“He signed with, like, one of the, I don’t know what they’re called, the gambling company things where you do the commercials for them and stuff,” Kiffin said.

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Lane Kiffin On Toosii At LSU

Kiffin was complimentary of Toosii throughout the interview. He noted that the artist took his role seriously and that he wanted to play. There was no publicity stunt here. Instead, Toosii was just a man passionate about football and wanted to give his dream a chance.

“I really enjoyed being around him. It wasn’t a stunt at all,” Kiffin said. “He really wanted to see if he could do it.”

With this recent shift, you can expect more music from Toosii, very soon. While it is unfortunate we won’t get to see him in a Tigers jersey, at least we know that he gave it a fair shake.

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Today, New Yorkers lined the streets of the city as it was the championship parade. Numerous floats made their way throughout the streets, with the players and celebrities taking part. There was even a hip-hop float that paid homage to New York’s rich ties to the culture.

Fat Joe and Remy Ma were on this float, and they took full advantage of the opportunity. In the clip below, you can see that the two were performing “Lean Back,” as fans vibed out. It was a cool moment, and one that we’re sure they have been fantasizing about for years.

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Fat Joe & Remy Ma Celebrate The Knicks

Overall, the entire parade was a massive success for a multitude of reasons. The New York Knicks have a giant fanbase in one of the biggest cities in North America. They have been yearning for this championship for years, and now, they finally have it.

The vibes could not be any higher in the city right now. Everyone is having a good time, and some are still pinching themselves over what just happened. The Knicks franchise felt cursed. Now, they could go another 50 years without a championship, but they will always have 2026.

Going into next season, they will begin their title defense. There has not been a repeat champion in the NBA since 2017-2018. Dynasties are difficult, but who knows, maybe the Knicks can change that.

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Clayton Howard, a sex worker hired for the alleged freak-offs, filed a $20M lawsuit against the former couple, and his latest statement came in response to Cassie’s request for a protective order after a nine-minute video posted online drew renewed attention to the dispute.

According to court filings referenced by Cassie’s legal team, the video included language they interpreted as threatening. Her attorneys said that the content went above and beyond criticism, demanding court intervention to limit harassment. 

Howard told the court he has since deleted the video and confirmed he will not make additional public statements about Cassie or her counsel while the case is active. He also submitted a written assurance to Judge Anne Hwang outlining his commitment to avoid further online commentary tied to the litigation.

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Alleged Freak-Off Worker Pushes Back Against Characterizations

However, Howard did not agree with the characterization of his earlier remarks as threats. In his filing, he argued the language cited in the video was figurative and should be understood as a rhetorical expression rather than literal intent. He pointed to common idioms and disputed the claim that his comments amounted to intimidation.

Howard also pushed back against a request from Cassie’s legal team to bypass the standard meet-and-confer process, saying such a move would place him at a disadvantage as a pro se litigant. He suggested instead that any required communication could take place by email.

In the same filing, Howard issued a formal disavowal of any intent to threaten or harm Cassie, her attorneys, or anyone involved in the lawsuit, while maintaining that his speech is protected under the First Amendment.

The defense’s responses to Cassie’s motion to dismiss is due June 20, 2026.

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The case rose to prominence back in September when it was revealed that a decaying corpse was found in the trunk of a Tesla owned by the singer. This subsequently led to a months-long investigation. Many were disillusioned with how long this all took. However, D4vd was eventually arrested and indicted. Now, he is facing trial.

According to ABC7, the singer was supposed to have a multi-day hearing on June 29. This hearing would determine whether or not there is enough evidence for a trial to take place. His defense filed a motion to delay, and today, Judge Charlaine Olmedo granted that motion.

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What’s Next For D4vd?

Now, the hearing is set to take place on July 21. If it is determined that a trial will take place, then further arrangements will have to be made.

Throughout this case, D4vd has been accused of possessing child sexual abuse material. Furthermore, D4vd was alleged to have carried on a relationship with Celeste for at least a year prior to the alleged murder.

Overall, this remains a horrific case. Whether D4vd is convicted or not, a young girl was killed, and her body was treated with disrespect. It is a case that has given fans a visceral reaction, and many are hoping for swift justice.

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These days, Faizon Love remains in 50 Cent’s scope, and his misfortunes only turn into ammo for Fif. Most recently, police arrested Faizon Love on an outstanding warrant for contempt. Reports claim that Faizon Love missed a child support hearing, leading to two contempt charges. He’s currently being held without bond at Hillsborough County Jail without bond.

“LOL THIS FOOL JUST GOT BUSTED AGAIN HAHAHA he telling joke in the bullpens,” 50 Cent wrote alongside a photo of Faizon’s mugshot. 

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What Led To Faizon Love’s Arrest?

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Faizon Love has been in a legal dispute with Tiffany Lee, who accused the actor of owing her $250,000. However, Love said he couldn’t scrape up that much money since he hasn’t been making much himself. In fact, court documents claim he only made $13,000 over the past five years and made nothing last year. The thing is that he told the judge he suffered a medical issue that prevented him from appearing in court in April. Still, the judge held him in contempt, demanding he turn himself in to serve 90 days in jail. 

We’ll keep you posted on any further updates surrounding Faizon Love’s case. Check out 50 Cent’s post above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below. 

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