28-yr-old 'The Voice' star allegedly commits suicide

Gbenga Bada 15:30 - 07 June 2015

Anthony Riley performed James Brown's hit, I Feel Good to the admiration of Pharrell Williams and other judges of The Voice

According to reports, Riley's body was discovered in the basement of the apartment where he had been staying with all signs pointing to suicide.

Anthony Riley, one of the former contestant on popular talent hunt show, , has allegedly taken his own life for reasons yet to be confirmed.

Widely referred to as an insanely talented singer, the 28-years old singer's body was found dead on Friday, June 5, 2015 six months after his appearance on the talent hunt show.

Currently, Riley's friends say it appears Riley took his own life as the Philadelphia budding singer was reported to have quit The Voice to deal with substance abuse issues.

Riley became fans and judges favourite from his first appearance and performance after rendering James Brown's at the competition.