G.R.L. Member and ‘Party Rock Anthem’ Singer Lauren Bennett Dies at 37
Tyunews.com – Lauren Bennett, the voice behind the LMFAO hit “Party Rock Anthem” and a former member of the girl group G.R.L., has passed away at the age of 37. Her fellow bandmates shared a heartfelt message on Instagram on Monday, expressing their profound grief. “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren. Our hearts are broken, and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us,” they wrote.
We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us. 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.”
Image: G.R.L. Performance
LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 20: Singer Lauren Bennett of G.R.L performs onstage during the GIRL CULT Festival at The Fonda Theatre on August 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Scott Dudelson/WireImage via Getty Images
Career Highlights
Bennett began her journey in the music industry as part of the British group Paradiso Girls, which was founded by Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin. Their debut single “Patron Tequila,” featuring Eve and Lil’ Jon, reached No. 3 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in 2009. After the group disbanded, she joined G.R.L. and contributed to their early success, including the “Smurfs 2” soundtrack track “Vacation.”
The group also appeared on Pitbull’s 2014 song “Wild Wild Love.” Despite the dissolution of G.R.L. following the death of member Simone Battle in 2014, the band reunited in 2016. Bennett’s 2011 collaboration with LMFAO marked her first No. 1 single, solidifying her place in pop culture.
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The exact cause of Bennett’s death has not yet been disclosed. Her legacy, however, remains etched in the music she created and the memories she shared with her collaborators and fans alike.
