Talay Riley, a British singer-songwriter and credited songwriter behind tracks for artists including Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, dies at 35 after being stabbed in east London. Multiple outlets report that he is killed at an address in Silvertown, in the London borough of Newham, on Friday morning. Police say an investigation is underway. Fox News reports that three people are arrested in connection with the killing, citing the Metropolitan Police. Rolling Stone and other outlets describe the death as occurring last Friday, with authorities still working to determine the circumstances.
Riley’s songwriting and performing credits are cited across reports, with some outlets adding other artists such as Usher, Zendaya, H.E.R. and Stormzy. Tributes from public figures and music industry figures are reported by Evening Standard, which notes that Stormzy and Craig David are among those paying tribute. The reports consistently focus on the stabbing, his age, and his role as a songwriter for major pop and R&B acts, while also emphasizing that the police investigation is ongoing and details have not yet been finalized.
