Composer Behind Hits by Dua Lipa and Britney Spears Killed in London

Dua Lipa Songwriter Killed

Arrests After Attack

Investigation Remains Open

The music world was shaken after the violent death of Mark Orabiyi, the British songwriter known artistically as Talay Riley, was confirmed. He was found with stab wounds in east London.

Metropolitan Police officers responded on the morning of Friday, June 5, after receiving a report of a stabbing and found the 35-year-old musician in a garden, where he was treated before being taken to a hospital.

Authorities confirmed that, despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward, opening a homicide investigation that remains ongoing.

In connection with the case, two men, ages 27 and 24, and a 25-year-old woman were arrested near the scene, although their identities and possible charges have not yet been released.

Another Victim and a Motive Still Unclear

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Police also reported that a second man, approximately 20 years old, was wounded with a knife during the same incident and remains hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening.

For now, authorities have not detailed the possible motive for the attack or whether there is a direct relationship between the victims and those detained.

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The investigation remains open, and the Metropolitan Police have not formally announced the charges the suspects may face as they continue gathering evidence.

In addition, the lack of clarity surrounding the circumstances has caused concern in the artistic community, which is awaiting answers about what happened at the songwriter’s home.

A Career Marked by Global Hits

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Orabiyi left a significant mark on international music, collaborating with world-class artists such as Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, and Zendaya.

His credits include work on Dua Lipa’s “Last Dance” and Khalid’s “Young Dumb & Broke,” as well as other projects that consolidated him as an influential figure in the contemporary scene.

He won a Grammy after working on H.E.R.’s “Lights On,” a track that was part of the album honored as Best R&B Album at the 61st edition of the awards.

His career as a songwriter and multiplatinum artist made him a creative reference point within pop and R&B, expanding his recognition beyond the United Kingdom.

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Emotional Farewell and Personal Legacy

The news of his death was confirmed over the weekend through an Instagram post signed by his family and manager, who highlighted not only his talent but also his human qualities.

Beyond the stages and awards, they said he will be remembered for his “humor, generous spirit, and unmistakable presence.”

His brother, Michael Orabiyi, wrote a deeply personal message in which he shared one of their last memories together: “Just before he went to sleep, we spoke about the future, staying positive, and everything we still had left to do.”

In the same post, he added that he was “a friend to many, a mentor, an inspiration, and a light in many people’s lives. He had one of the purest hearts I have ever known,” words that reflect the human impact he left behind after his passing, People en Español reported.

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