Lauren Bennett, the British singer and founding member of the girl group G.R.L. known for her vocal contributions to LMFAO’s chart-topping hit “Party Rock Anthem,” died Monday at age 37, according to an official statement from the band. While news outlets including New Musical Express report that an official cause of death has not been disclosed, her passing marks the loss of a figure in 2010s pop music who leaves behind a 6-year-old daughter, Harlow, as noted by Rolling Stone.
Who was Lauren Bennett?
Lauren Bennett rose to international fame in 2011 as the featured vocalist on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem.” The song became a phenomenon, securing the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive weeks. Following this success, Bennett became a founding member of G.R.L. The group made their industry debut in 2013 with a track featured on the Smurfs 2 soundtrack.
Before achieving fame with G.R.L., Bennett’s career was defined by her collaboration with LMFAO. “Party Rock Anthem” remains one of the dance tracks of the early 2010s, cementing her place in pop music history.
The Evolution of G.R.L.
The history of G.R.L. has been marked by internal changes and personal tragedy. The group originally consisted of Emmalyn Estrada, Simone Battle, Natasha Slayton, Paula van Oppen, and Bennett. Following the death of member Simone Battle in 2015, the group underwent a year-long hiatus before returning to the stage in 2016.
By 2020, the group restructured as a trio, featuring only Bennett, Estrada, and Slayton. The surviving members—Estrada, Slayton, and Van Oppen—issued a statement on Instagram honoring their former colleague. “Our hearts are broken and we cannot begin to express how much she meant to us,” the band wrote. “Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was Lauren Bennett’s most famous song?
- Her most recognized work was as a featured vocalist on the 2011 LMFAO hit “Party Rock Anthem.”
- Was an official cause of death released for Lauren Bennett?
- No. According to New Musical Express, the official cause of death has not been announced.
- Who are the remaining members of G.R.L.?
- As of the 2020 restructuring, the group consisted of Bennett, Emmalyn Estrada, and Natasha Slayton.
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