Sexyy Red is mourning the death of Tay Keith, while the late producer’s team is also moving to shut down speculation about where things stood between the pair.

The Rap star took to Instagram with an emotional tribute to Keith, her frequent collaborator, after news of his sudden death sent shockwaves through Hip-Hop.

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Sharing a photo of the two together, Sexyy wrote:

“BLOOD IN BLOOD OUT WE BROTHERS BUT NOT RELATED I LOVE YOU BRUDDAAA @taykeith STILL DA BEST DUO US 5LIFE ”

The post came as chatter resurfaced around a legal dispute involving Keith and Sexyy’s label, Rebel Music.

According to TMZ, the producer had sued the label earlier this year over alleged unpaid royalties and accounting connected to songs he produced.

However, a rep for Keith stressed that the issue was not personal between the two artists.

The statement read:

“The dispute is between the parties’ respective labels, and naming Sexyy Red in the lawsuit was a legal formality. Any allegations are directed at the label, not Red personally. Both labels have been cooperating, and the matter is close to being resolved. Tay and Red remained friends and he considered her a sister. They were in the studio together as recently as last week working on new music. We appreciate Red’s sentiments and condolences during this difficult time.”

Attorney Dameka Davis, speaking on behalf of Rebel Music, echoed that point while expressing condolences.

“Sexyy Red is overwhelmed with grief at the devastating loss of her dear friend and artistic collaborator, Tay Keith. Tay was a brilliant artist, and through his close musical partnership with Sexyy, he became a genuine friend to everyone at Rebel. We send our sincerest condolences to Tay Keith’s family and loved ones.”

Continuing, she shared:

“Royalty negotiations are handled by labels, not artists, and I’ve worked closely with the legal counsel and team for Tay Keith to finalize the royalty agreement to fully compensate him for his valuable contributions as a musical collaborator with Sexyy. In fact, we were in the final stages of getting Tay Keith fully compensated before his shocking passing this week. We are expediting the finalization of this work with Tay Keith’s attorney so that full payment can be made to his estate as soon as possible.”

Tay’s death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and collaborators, including Drake.

 

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