What happened to ‘Party Rock’ singer Lauren Bennett?

Dance music mourns Lauren Bennett, the singer whose voice helped make “Party Rock Anthem” a global phenomenon.

Lauren Bennett, the British singer whose vocals helped define one of the 2010s’ biggest party anthems, has died at age 37. Members of the pop group she joined after her breakthrough with LMFAO confirmed her tragic passing on Monday.

Bennett rose to global fame in 2011 as a featured vocalist on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem.” The track became an instant sensation, spending six weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Billboard later ranked it the second-biggest hit of the decade, trailing only “Uptown Funk.” Her distinctive voice delivered the female vocals on Party Rock Anthem, cementing her place in dance music history.

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Before her LMFAO collaboration, Bennett was a member of The Paradiso Girls, a girl group formed under will.i.am’s imprint. The group released several singles and built a cult following in the late 2000s. In 2013, she joined G.R.L., a new girl group also mentored by will.i.am. The group gained traction with hits like “Wild Wild Love” alongside Pitbull.

Her fellow G.R.L. members shared the news of Bennett’s death in an Instagram post. Their posts expressed deep sorrow but offered no details on the cause. As of now, officials have disclosed no cause of death. Some outlets report that the circumstances surrounding her passing are under investigation.

Though her time in the spotlight was brief, Bennett’s impact endures. “Party Rock Anthem” remains a cultural touchstone, synonymous with the EDM boom of the early 2010s. Her work with G.R.L. also paved the way for a new generation of female pop groups.

Bennett is survived by her family and countless fans who grew up with her voice. She is remembered not just for her hits, but for the joy they brought to listeners around the world.

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