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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

Talay Riley remembered by rapper Chip after musician stabbed to death

Talay Riley, a musician who was stabbed to death, has been remembered by friend and collaborator Chip, previously known as Chipmunk.

On Friday (5 June), the singer-songwriter, real name Mark Orabiyi, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene after being found with stab wounds by paramedics in east London.

Chip, Jahmaal Noel Fyffe, posted a clip of the two of them performing a Michael Jackson tribute on stage in 2009.

“Rest in heavenly peace Talay Riley… Crazy what we were doing as teenagers,” wrote the rapper, who had collaborated with Riley on the 2009 track “Look For Me”.

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