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Grammy-winning songwriter Talay Riley (Mark Orabiyi), known for writing for Britney Spears, Dua Lipa and others, was fatally stabbed in London’s West Ham area on Friday; two people were injured, and three suspects—two men and a woman—were arrested as police seek CCTV footage and witnesses. Riley’s family and fellow artists mourn his loss and celebrate his talent.
Grammy-winning songwriter Talay Riley (born Mark Orabiyi) was fatally stabbed in a garden in East London’s Silvertown on June 5. He wrote for Usher, Nick Jonas, Dua Lipa and others and earned a Grammy for HER’s Lights On. Police say three people were arrested on suspicion of murder; one man was released on bail and two others were released with no further action as the investigation continues. Riley’s family mourns his talent and warmth.
Talay Riley, real name Mark “Yinka” Orabiyi, a Grammy-winning songwriter for Dua Lipa, H.E.R. and others, died at 35 after a stabbing in East London on June 5; a second man was injured, and three people were arrested and later released as police investigate. Riley’s credits include Dua Lipa’s Last Dance, Khalid’s Young Dumb & Broke, and H.E.R.’s Lights On, and he earned a Grammy for H.E.R.’s self-titled album. His family and peers, including Stormzy and Khalid, paid tributes, while his brother Scribz Riley shared a heartfelt tribute to his talent and kindness.
Grammy-winning musician Talay Riley (real name Mark Orabiyi) died after a stabbing in a garden in Silvertown, east London; a second man was injured, three people were arrested, and police seek CCTV as tributes pour in from Stormzy, Oritse Williams and others—Riley contributed to hits for Dua Lipa, Khalid, Flo, The Chainsmokers and Kehlani.