Grammy Award-winning songwriter Talley Riley has been stabbed to death in London, the Metropolitan Police said.
Mark Olabiyi, 35, has songwriting credits on songs by Britney Spears, Dua Lipa, Khalid, FLO, HER and more.
Olabiyi was found with stab wounds in a house in Silvertown, east London, on the morning of Friday, June 5th. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. A second victim, a man in his 20s, was also treated for stab wounds, but his injuries were not considered life-threatening, police confirmed to Billboard UK.
Three people were arrested on suspicion of murder. A 27-year-old man was released on bail pending further questioning, while a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were released on bail without further action.
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna York, from the Metropolitan Police, said in a statement: “Our investigation continues at a rapid pace. I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time of this incident to contact police.”
“We would particularly like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or other footage from the morning of the incident that may assist our investigation.”
Riley’s songwriting includes work by Spears (“Clumsy”, 2016), Lipa (“The Last Dance”, 2016), Chris Brown (“Zero”, “Fine By Me”, 2016), and Khalid (“Young Dumb & Broke”, 2017).
Along with his brother Scribz Riley (real name Michael Olabe), he is credited with songwriting on HER’s 2017 self-titled album ‘Lights On’. The LP won Best R&B Album at the 2018 Grammy Awards and was also nominated for Album of the Year.
Scribbs Riley paid tribute to his late brother in a message posted on Instagram. “You were an inspiration to many, and your legacy will continue to live on through your music, your family, your friends, and all those who were blessed to know you,” he wrote. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me and my family. Despite all that has been done, this has come too soon. Until we meet again.”
Kehlani was one of the artists who commented on the post, saying, “Big hug,” while Khalid commented, “So sorry,” and “Sending you so much love.”
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