Grammy Winner Killed in Horror Stabbing Attack

C Brandon / RedfernsGrammy-winning songwriter Talay Riley, real name Mark Orabiyi, has died after a double stabbing in east London. The 35-year-old was found with fatal knife wounds in a garden in Silvertown shortly after 9 a.m. on June 5. Emergency services rushed him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Orabiyi worked as a songwriter and producer on major international hits for artists including Dua Lipa, Khalid, Zendaya, HER, Kehlani and Flo, contributing to songs such as “Young Dumb Broke,” “Who Do You Love,” “Lights On” and “Walk Like This.” A second man, in his 20s, was also stabbed during the incident and remains in hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Police initially arrested three people on suspicion of murder. One 27-year-old man has since been released on bail, while a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman have been released with no further action. Several stars, including Stormzy, have paid tribute to Orabiyi. “I’m sorry bro,” Stormzy wrote.Read it at BBCRead more at The Daily Beast.