Stormzy among stars remembering killed Grammy winner
The musician whose real name was Mark Orabiyi - was "a gem", rapper Wretch 32 said.
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Notable Quotes
"Your brother was a gem & will be missed & never forgotten."
— Wretch 32 , Celebrity
"My heart is shattered."
— Michael Orabiyi , Celebrity
"I'm sorry bro"
— Stormzy , Celebrity
"Sending you and your family strength and prayers..."
— Oritse Williams , Celebrity
"Sending my condolences and prayers, so very sorry."
— Keisha Buchanan , Celebrity
"My heart is shattered! This doesn’t feel real. It feels like a bad dream."
— Michael Orabiyi , Celebrity
"I’m sorry bro."
— Stormzy , Celebrity
"Sending you and your family strength and prayers in Jesus name my brother."
— Oritsé Williams , Celebrity
"Sending love to you + your family bro. Your brother was a gem + will be missed + never forgotten, Never! RIP."
— Wretch 32 , Celebrity
"Big hugs Scribs I’m so sorry."
— Kehlani , Celebrity
"I’m so sorry bro … I’m sending you so much love."
— Khalid , Celebrity
"My heart is shattered! This doesn’t feel real. It feels like a bad dream."
— Scribz Riley , Celebrity
"I’m sorry bro."
— Stormzy , Celebrity
"Sending love to you & your family bro. Your brother was a gem & will be missed & never forgotten, Never! RIP."
— Wretch 32 , Celebrity
"I’m so sorry bro… I’m sending you so much love."
— Khalid , Celebrity
"Big hugs Scribs I’m so sorry."
— Kehlani , Celebrity
"My heart is shattered! This doesn't feel real. It feels like a bad dream. Just 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."
— Scribz Riley , Celebrity
"Sending love to you & your family bro. Your brother was a gem & will be missed & never forgotten, Never! RIP."
— Wretch 32 , Celebrity
"Big hugs Scribs I’m so sorry."
— Kehlani , Celebrity
"Sending my condolences and prayers, so very sorry."
— Keisha Buchanan , Celebrity
"Talay Riley had been 'a gem' who would never be forgotten."
— Wretch 32 , Celebrity
"My heart is shattered! This doesn’t feel real. It feels like a bad dream."
— Scribz Riley , Celebrity
Key People
Chipmunk is a British rapper known for his contributions to the UK music scene.
Dua Lipa is a British pop singer and songwriter known for her chart-topping hits.
Ella Mai is a British singer-songwriter who has worked in the music industry alongside Talay Riley.
HER is an American singer and songwriter known for her soulful music.
Detective Chief Inspector involved in the investigation of Talay Riley's death.
Kehlani is an American singer and songwriter.
Keisha Buchanan is a British singer and member of the girl group Sugababes.
Khalid is an American singer and songwriter known for hit songs.
Mark Orabiyi, known professionally as Talay Riley, was a Grammy-winning musician and songwriter.
Michael Orabiyi, also known as Scribz Riley, is a record producer and songwriter.
Oritse Williams is a British singer and member of the boy band JLS.
Oritsé Williams is a British singer and member of the boy band JLS.
British singer and actress known for her unique style and voice.
Scribz Riley is a record producer and songwriter, and the brother of Mark Orabiyi.
Stormzy is a British rapper and musician known for his contributions to the grime genre.
Talay Riley was a singer-songwriter known for his work with various artists.
Wretch 32 is a British rapper and songwriter known for his work in the music industry.
Zendaya is an American actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.
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The musician whose real name was Mark Orabiyi - was "a gem", rapper Wretch 32 said.
Talay Riley, 35, was stabbed to death on 5 June in Silvertown, London. Artists have paid tribute to a unique talent. Riley worked with artists including Britney Spears, Usher, Ellie Goulding, Kelela, and Dua Lipa.
Grammy winner Talay Riley, the acclaimed songwriter behind hits for Dua Lipa, Khalid, and Flo, has died aged 35 following a double stabbing in east London. Tributes from Stormzy, Wretch 32, and others continue pouring in.
Talay Riley, known as Mark Orabiyi, was fatally stabbed in east London. He collaborated with artists like Dua Lipa and Britney Spears. Tributes have been paid by Stormzy, Craig David, and Paloma Faith.
Stormzy and Oritsé Williams have paid tribute to Talay Riley, real name Mark Orabiyi, who was stabbed to death in Silvertown, east London. Riley worked with artists including Tinie Tempah and Britney Spears.
Stormzy, Wretch 32, and Oritsé Williams have paid tributes to Talay Riley, real name Mark Orabiyi, who was stabbed to death in east London. Riley worked on tracks for artists including Dua Lipa and Britney Spears.
Singer-songwriter Talay Riley, known for collaborations with Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, was fatally stabbed in Silvertown, London. Tributes have been paid by artists including Stormzy and Wretch 32.
British-Nigerian singer Talay Riley, real name Mark Yinka Orabiyi, was stabbed to death in east London. Tributes have been paid by artists including Stormzy and Craig David.
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