The pop music world is mourning the loss of Lauren Bennett, the singer known for her unforgettable vocals on LMFAO’s global hit “Party Rock Anthem” and her time with girl groups G.R.L. and Paradiso Girls. Bennett has died at the age of 37.
Her former group G.R.L. confirmed the heartbreaking news on July 6, sharing a moving tribute on Instagram that honored both her talent and the joy she brought to those around her.
“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren,” the group wrote. “Our hearts are broken and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us. We will forever cherish the love, laughter and countless memories she gave us.”
The tribute continued by remembering Bennett’s lasting impact on friends, family and fans.
“Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved. Rest peacefully, sweet Lauren. You will always be in our hearts.”
The statement was signed by her former bandmates Natasha Slayton, Paula van Oppen, and Emmalyn Estrada. No additional details surrounding Bennett’s death were shared.
Bennett’s music career began in 2007 when she was selected as one of seven performers from more than 500 auditionees to join Paradiso Girls, the girl group created by Robin Antin, founder of The Pussycat Dolls. The group’s biggest release was their 2009 debut single “Patron,” featuring Lil Jon and Eve.
After Paradiso Girls disbanded in 2010, Bennett launched a solo career while continuing to collaborate with major artists. She appeared on LMFAO’s chart-dominating 2011 hit “Party Rock Anthem,” a song that became one of the defining pop records of the decade, and also featured on CeeLo Green’s 2010 track “Love Gun.”
In 2012, Bennett reunited with Robin Antin as one of the founding members of G.R.L. (Girls Rock Life), a new girl group that quickly attracted attention in the pop music scene.
Tragedy struck the group in 2014 when member Simone Battle died by suicide at the age of 25. The remaining members later reunited to record the emotional tribute single “Lighthouse” in her honor before officially disbanding in June 2015.
Bennett later returned to her solo career, releasing “Hurricane” in 2016, a deeply personal song inspired by Battle’s death and her own experiences with mental health struggles affecting those close to her.
Reflecting on the song at the time, Bennett shared that life changed dramatically after G.R.L. came to an end.
“After G.R.L. ended, I had no idea what was going to happen next, everything fell apart pretty fast,” she wrote on Instagram. “That’s when this song was written. After seeing my mother suffer with mental struggles for years, I then lost a friend to this.”
She added that mental health had touched her life in many ways.
“It has always affected my life in some way. We all at least know someone who has dealt with it or have yourself. This is a story to show from my eyes what it feels like to suffer from this but also the other perspective to lose someone to this.”
As fans and fellow musicians continue to remember Lauren Bennett, her legacy lives on through the music she created, the performances that introduced her to audiences around the world, and the heartfelt tributes now pouring in for an artist remembered not only for her voice, but also for her kindness and spirit.
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