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Talay Riley, Songwriter for Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, H.E.R., Dead at 35 By Jon Blistein Jon Blistein Contact Jon Blistein by Email View all posts by Jon Blistein June 8, 2026 Talay Riley Courtesy of the Metropolitan Police The singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who wrote for artists like Dua Lipa , Britney Spears , and H.E.R. , died last week in a stabbing in East London. He was 35. According to a statement from the Metropolitan Police, Riley (real name Mark “Yinka” Orabiyi), was found in a garden with stab wounds around 9 a.m. local time on Friday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim in the stabbing attack, a man in his 20s, sustained injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Police arrested three people on suspicion of killing Orabiyi, with one released on bail pending further inquiries. The other two were released with no additional action taken. A detective for London’s Metropolitan Police said the investigation “continues at pace” and called on anyone who was in the area, or might have security footage, to come forward with information. In a statement shared on Instagram , Riley’s family and manager, Cleo Amedume, confirmed his death. “Talay will fondl…

Talay Riley, Grammy-winning songwriter for Dua Lipa, stabbed to death MUSIC Celebrity Deaths Add Topic Talay Riley, Grammy-winning songwriter for Dua Lipa, stabbed to death Liza Esquibias USA TODAY June 8, 2026 Updated June 9, 2026, 8:37 a.m. ET Hear this story Talay Riley, a British singer-songwriter who worked with major artists like Britney Spears and Dua Lipa , has died at the age of 35 after being stabbed in London. The Metropolitan Police discovered Riley, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, in the garden of a residence in the Silvertown area of East London with multiple stab wounds on Friday June, 5, according to an official press release . He was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead upon arrival. British authorities launched a homicide investigation, and police said three people – a 27-year-old man, a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman – are in custody on suspicion of murder. In addition to Riley, a man in his 20s was also stabbed and is in the hospital. Authorities said his condition is not life-threatening. Kehlani, Khalid remember Grammy winner Talay Riley, Dua Lipa and Britney Spears' songwriter Among Riley's many songwriting credits was on H.E.R.'s self-…

Talay Riley Dead: Songwriter for Britney Spears, More ... - Billboard Talay Riley Metropolitan Police Trending on Billboard Songwriter Talay Riley has died in a stabbing in London, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed. The 35-year-old born Mark Orabiyi had songwriting credits on tracks by Britney Spears , Dua Lipa , Khalid , FLO , H.E. R . and more. Orabiyi was found with stab wounds at a residence in Silvertown, east London, on Friday morning (June 5). He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. A second victim, a man in his 20s, is also being treated for stab wounds, but his injuries are not life-threatening, the police confirmed to the Billboard U.K. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder. A 27-year-old man has been released on bail pending further inquiries, and a man aged 24 and woman aged 25 have been released with no further action. Explore Britney Spears Dua Lipa Kehlani See latest videos, charts and news Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, from the Metropolitan Police, said in a statement: “Our investigation continues at pace. I would like to appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time of this incident to speak to police. Related Here's W…

Songwriter Talay Riley, who worked with Britney Spears, found dead at 35 See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Grammy-winning songwriter Talay Riley, who worked with Britney Spears and Dua Lipa, was found stabbed to death in London. He was 35. The Metropolitan Police confirmed in a statement that Riley — who was identified by his real name, Mark Orabiyi — was discovered by police Friday morning with stab wounds in the garden of a property in Silvertown. Riley was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts by paramedics, the statement said. 6 Talay Riley, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter who worked with Britney Spears and Dua Lipa, was found stabbed to death in London on Friday at age 35. Redferns 6 The Metropolitan Police said they found Riley, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, with stab wounds in the garden of a property (Riley is pictured above at the Sony-ATV Music Post ASCAP Awards party in April 2015). Getty Images A man in his 20s was also taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds, though his condition is not believed to be life-threatening, according to the Met Police. Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke confirmed three peo…

How Did Talay Riley Die? British-Nigerian Songwriter Killed ... How Did Talay Riley Die? British-Nigerian Songwriter Killed in East London Stabbing at 35 Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of the acclaimed singer-songwriter and hitmaker By Nikita Chatterjee June 8, 2026 20:27 +08 Talay Riley, the British-Nigerian songwriter behind hits for major artists including Khalid and H.E.R., has died at age 35. X/Gindy British-Nigerian singer-songwriter Talay Riley, the acclaimed music talent who penned hits for some of the industry's biggest stars, died after a stabbing in east London. He was 35. Riley, whose birth name was Mark Olabanji Olayinka Orabiyi, was fatally injured on June 5 in Silvertown, according to reports. Emergency responders were called to the scene after receiving reports of a stabbing and found a man suffering from multiple wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities also located a second injured man, believed to be in his 20s, who was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Police launched a murder investigation and arrested two men, aged 24 and 27, along with a 25-year-old woman, near the sc…

Talay Riley, Grammy-winning songwriter for Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, stabbed to death in London Talay Riley, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was one of two people stabbed Friday night. via Metropolitan Police Share Add NBC News to Google June 9, 2026, 12:13 PM EDT / Updated June 9, 2026, 2:01 PM EDT By Doha Madani Musicians are mourning the death of Grammy-winning songwriter Talay Riley after he was identified as the victim of a fatal stabbing in London last week. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Riley, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was one of two people stabbed in an incident in the West Ham area of London on Friday, according to the Metropolitan Police. Authorities identified him in a Sunday news release that included a statement from his family. “Mark was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend,” the family statement said. “He brought love, light, and joy to our family and to all who knew him. We will always cherish his kindness, beautiful spirit, and remarkable talent.” Riley, 35, was a prolific songwriter credited on singles from Britney Spears, Dua Lipa, Iggy Azalea, Jason Derulo and Tinie Tempah.…

Stormzy and Oritsé Williams pay tribute to musician stabbed to death in east London <p>Singer-songwriter Talay Riley worked on tracks for stars including Tinie Tempah, Britney Spears and Craig David</p><p>Stormzy and Oritsé Williams are among the artists who have paid tribute to the singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who was stabbed to death in Silvertown, east London.</p><p>The 35-year-old musician, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, was found with stab wounds by paramedics on the morning of 5 June and pronounced dead at the scene.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jun/08/stormzy-oritse-williams-tribute-talay-riley-stabbed-east-london">Continue reading...</a>

Talay Riley, Grammy-winning songwriter for Dua Lipa, stabbed to death British singer-songwriter Talay Riley died at 35 after being stabbed in London. (British Metropolitan Police) X Email Reddit SMS By Liza Esquibias USA Today British singer-songwriter Talay Riley died at 35 after being stabbed in London. (British Metropolitan Police) Talay Riley, a British singer-songwriter who worked with major artists like Britney Spears and Dua Lipa, has died at the age of 35 after being stabbed in London. The Metropolitan Police discovered Riley, whose real name was Mark Orabiyi, in the garden of a residence in the Silvertown area of East London with multiple stab ​wounds on Friday, according to an official press release. He was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead upon arrival. British authorities launched a homicide investigation, and police said three people – a 27-year-old man, a 24-year-old ⁠man and a 25-year-old woman – are in custody on suspicion of murder. In addition to Riley, a man in his 20s was also stabbed and ‌is in the hospital. Authorities said his condition is not life-threatening. Kehlani, ​Khalid remember Grammy winner Talay Riley, Dua Lipa and Britney Spears’ …

SINGER AND SONGWRITER TALAY RILEY SADLY PASSES AWAY The music industry is mourning the loss of singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who has sadly passed away at the age of 35. A post shared by The Shade Borough ~ TSB (@theshadeborough) Riley first rose to prominence as a teenager after writing Chip's breakthrough hit Oopsie Daisy, which reached number one in the UK Singles Chart in 2009. The success of the track helped establish him as one of the country's most exciting songwriting talents, with his career continuing to flourish over the years that followed. As both an artist and songwriter, Riley earned widespread respect throughout the industry. His writing credits extended far beyond the UK rap scene, contributing to music for artists including Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, The Saturdays, Rizzle Kicks, Tinchy Stryder and many others. His ability to craft memorable hooks and commercially successful records made him one of the most sought-after writers of his generation. Alongside his songwriting achievements, Riley also pursued his own music career, releasing solo material and building a loyal following. However, it was his work behind the scenes that arguably left the biggest impact, h…

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Talay Riley, songwriter for Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, killed in stabbing Talay Riley, songwriter for Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, stabbed to death Advertisement Updated: 1:05 PM EDT Jun 9, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Brian Wiechert Digital Editor Talay Riley, songwriter for Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, stabbed to death Updated: 1:05 PM EDT Jun 9, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Brian Wiechert Digital Editor LONDON, England — Talay Riley, a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, has died following a stabbing in London. He was 35. Advertisement According to a statement from London’s Metropolitan Police , Riley, whose real name is Mark Orabiyi, was stabbed on Friday night. He was found laying in a garden in east London, police said, and was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim, identified only as a man in his 20s, was also found nearby with stab wounds. He was taken to a hospital for treatment with non-life-threatening injuries. "Mark was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He brought love, light, and joy to our family and to all who knew him,” a statement from Riley’s family reads in part. Riley was well known in the music industry as a behind-the-scenes hitmaker, work…