{"id":1979283,"date":"2026-06-08T12:04:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1979283"},"modified":"2026-06-08T12:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T09:04:11","slug":"stormzy-craig-david-and-kehlani-and-more-lead-tributes-after-singer-songwriter-talay-riley-stabbed-to-death-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1979283","title":{"rendered":"Stormzy, Craig David and Kehlani and more lead tributes after singer-songwriter Talay Riley stabbed to death in London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/talay-riley@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><i class=\"tdb-bread-sep td-icon-right\"><\/i><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Stormzy, Craig David and Kehlani and more lead tributes after singer-songwriter Talay Riley stabbed to death in London<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>\u201cHe will be remembered for his creativity, passion, and the lasting impact he had on everyone fortunate enough to work with him\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Liberty Dunworth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-06-08T13:04:11+01:00\">8th June 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .\/block --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/talay-riley@2000x1270-696x442.jpg\" alt=\"Talay Riley (L) and Chipmunk in 2012\" title=\"talay-riley@2000x1270\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">Talay Riley (L) and Chipmunk in 2012. CREDIT: Dave M. Benett\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Tributes have been paid from across the music world after singer-songwriter Talay Riley was stabbed to death in London.<\/p>\n<p>The artist was aged just 35, and was found in the garden of a property in Silvertown, Newham. Police were called to the scene after reports were phoned in, claiming that a stabbing had taken place at around 9am on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Police confirmed that the songwriter, real name Mark Orabiyi, died at the scene, and a second man also suffered stab wounds. The latter remains in hospital at the time of writing, and his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p>Officers revealed that three people were arrested on suspicion of murder. A 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were released with no further action after questioning, and a 27-year-old man has been released on bail pending further inquiries, as per <em>Sky News<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement confirming his passing, Orabiyi\u2019s family said: \u201cMark was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He brought love, light and joy to our family and to all who knew him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will always cherish his kindness, beautiful spirit and remarkable talent. His presence touched many lives, and his memory will remain in our hearts forever. May his soul rest in perfect peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZQUaDBDFqP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>His brother, artist Scribz Riley, also shared a tribute saying that his \u201cheart is shattered\u201d by the news.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust before he went to sleep we spoke about the future, staying positive and about everything we still had left to do. I never imagined that would be our last conversation,\u201d he added, describing his sibling as a \u201cfriend to many, a mentor, an inspiration, and a light in so many people\u2019s lives\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe loved deeply, gave freely, and touched countless people through his talent, kindness, and spirit,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Talay Riley was a solo artist who toured alongside artists including Usher, and also a renowned songwriter \u2013 previously working with huge names like Britney Spears, Ellie Goulding, Zendaya and Dua Lipa.<\/p>\n<p>Tributes have also come in from fellow artists, with Craig David \u2013 who worked with Talay on his 2018 album \u2018The Time Is Now\u2019 \u2013 sending \u201cso much love to you &amp; the family\u201d and recalling the late artist having a \u201cbeautiful energy\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Stormzy took to social media to say he was \u201csorry\u201d for the loss, while Kehlani wrote \u201cbig hugs scribz I\u2019m so sorry\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Khalid shared a similar message, saying that he was \u201cso sorry\u201d and \u201csending so much love\u201d to Riley\u2019s family, while longtime collaborator Chip shared his sadness at the news.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou ain\u2019t deserve to go out like that fam. Fly high bro. your pen will live forever. What a day man. What a life. RIP Talay Riley. I\u2019ll cherish the memories forever fam. Prayers and thoughts go out to your family,\u201d Chip wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">Le talentueux parolier Talay Riley, de son vrai nom Mark Olayinka Orabiyi, nous a quitt\u00e9s \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e2ge de 35 ans. <\/p>\n<p>Il a \u00e9crit pour Khalid, Dua Lipa, Chris Brown, Ella Mai, FLO, Kehlani, Ariana Grande, H.E.R., ZAYN, Nick Jonas, Britney Spears etc\u2026 <\/p>\n<p>RIP \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/ltFIFWq8q2<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 R&amp;B Home \ud83c\udfb6 (@RnBHomeMusics) June 6, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZQBcgbKhLk\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Record label Position Music described Riley as \u201can extraordinary songwriter, artist, and creative whose impact on music will be felt for generations\u201d, and said that he will \u201cbe remembered for his creativity, passion, and the lasting impact he had on everyone fortunate enough to work with him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rapper Wretch 32 shared a message too, writing on Scribz\u2019s Instagram post: \u201cSending love to you &amp; your family bro. Your brother was a gem &amp; will be missed &amp; never forgotten, Never! RIP.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sasha Keable also commented, writing: \u201cSending you so much love babe, he was such an inspiration for me and so many others. rest in paradise,\u201d while Sugababes\u2019 Keisha Buchanan added: \u201cSending my condolences and prayers\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Hit songs he helped pen include The Chainsmokers\u2019 \u2018Who Do You Love\u2019, Khalid\u2019s \u2018Young Dumb &amp; Broke\u2019, \u2018Kehlani\u2019s Out The Window\u2019 and FLO\u2019s \u2018Walk Like This\u2019. 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class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span>                <\/article>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Tributes have been paid from across the music world after singer-songwriter Talay Riley was stabbed to death in London.<\/p>\n<p>The artist was aged just 35, and was found in the garden of a property in Silvertown, Newham. Police were called to the scene after reports were phoned in, claiming that a stabbing had taken place at around 9am on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>Police confirmed that the songwriter, real name Mark Orabiyi, died at the scene, and a second man also suffered stab wounds. The latter remains in hospital at the time of writing, and his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p>Officers revealed that three people were arrested on suspicion of murder. A 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were released with no further action after questioning, and a 27-year-old man has been released on bail pending further inquiries, as per <em>Sky News<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement confirming his passing, Orabiyi\u2019s family said: \u201cMark was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He brought love, light and joy to our family and to all who knew him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will always cherish his kindness, beautiful spirit and remarkable talent. His presence touched many lives, and his memory will remain in our hearts forever. May his soul rest in perfect peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZQUaDBDFqP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>His brother, artist Scribz Riley, also shared a tribute saying that his \u201cheart is shattered\u201d by the news.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust before he went to sleep we spoke about the future, staying positive and about everything we still had left to do. I never imagined that would be our last conversation,\u201d he added, describing his sibling as a \u201cfriend to many, a mentor, an inspiration, and a light in so many people\u2019s lives\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe loved deeply, gave freely, and touched countless people through his talent, kindness, and spirit,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Talay Riley was a solo artist who toured alongside artists including Usher, and also a renowned songwriter \u2013 previously working with huge names like Britney Spears, Ellie Goulding, Zendaya and Dua Lipa.<\/p>\n<p>Tributes have also come in from fellow artists, with Craig David \u2013 who worked with Talay on his 2018 album \u2018The Time Is Now\u2019 \u2013 sending \u201cso much love to you &amp; the family\u201d and recalling the late artist having a \u201cbeautiful energy\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Stormzy took to social media to say he was \u201csorry\u201d for the loss, while Kehlani wrote \u201cbig hugs scribz I\u2019m so sorry\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Khalid shared a similar message, saying that he was \u201cso sorry\u201d and \u201csending so much love\u201d to Riley\u2019s family, while longtime collaborator Chip shared his sadness at the news.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou ain\u2019t deserve to go out like that fam. Fly high bro. your pen will live forever. What a day man. What a life. RIP Talay Riley. I\u2019ll cherish the memories forever fam. Prayers and thoughts go out to your family,\u201d Chip wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">Le talentueux parolier Talay Riley, de son vrai nom Mark Olayinka Orabiyi, nous a quitt\u00e9s \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e2ge de 35 ans. <\/p>\n<p>Il a \u00e9crit pour Khalid, Dua Lipa, Chris Brown, Ella Mai, FLO, Kehlani, Ariana Grande, H.E.R., ZAYN, Nick Jonas, Britney Spears etc\u2026 <\/p>\n<p>RIP \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/ltFIFWq8q2<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 R&amp;B Home \ud83c\udfb6 (@RnBHomeMusics) June 6, 2026<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZQBcgbKhLk\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Record label Position Music described Riley as \u201can extraordinary songwriter, artist, and creative whose impact on music will be felt for generations\u201d, and said that he will \u201cbe remembered for his creativity, passion, and the lasting impact he had on everyone fortunate enough to work with him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rapper Wretch 32 shared a message too, writing on Scribz\u2019s Instagram post: \u201cSending love to you &amp; your family bro. Your brother was a gem &amp; will be missed &amp; never forgotten, Never! RIP.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sasha Keable also commented, writing: \u201cSending you so much love babe, he was such an inspiration for me and so many others. rest in paradise,\u201d while Sugababes\u2019 Keisha Buchanan added: \u201cSending my condolences and prayers\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Hit songs he helped pen include The Chainsmokers\u2019 \u2018Who Do You Love\u2019, Khalid\u2019s \u2018Young Dumb &amp; Broke\u2019, \u2018Kehlani\u2019s Out The Window\u2019 and FLO\u2019s \u2018Walk Like This\u2019. He also co-wrote the H.E.R. song \u2018Lights On\u2019, which appeared on her 2017 Grammy Award-winning self-titled album.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/stormzy-craig-david-and-kehlani-and-more-lead-tributes-after-singer-songwriter-talay-riley-stabbed-to-death-in-london-3949703&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/talay-riley@2000&#215;1270.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Stormzy, Craig David and Kehlani and more lead tributes after singer-songwriter Talay Riley stabbed to death in London \u201cHe will be remembered for his creativity, passion, and the lasting impact he had on everyone fortunate enough to work with him\u201d By Liberty Dunworth 8th June 2026 Talay Riley (L) and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,78],"class_list":["post-1979283","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-nme-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1979283","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1979283"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1979283\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1979283"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1979283"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1979283"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}