Lauren Bennett, LMFAO's Rock Anthem singer and GRL member, has died aged 37

Lauren Bennett, the British singer who gained international acclaim for her vocals on LMFAO’s 2011 hit Party Rock Anthem and later became a member of girl group GRL, has died aged 37.

Singer Lauren Bennett has died at the age of 37

News of Bennett’s death was confirmed by her family. The cause of death has not been made public.

Born in Meopham, Kent, Bennett developed an interest in music from an early age, entering local talent competitions and performing in pubs and clubs before pursuing a professional career. As a teenager, she auditioned for the British television talent show The X Factor, where she advanced to the final 12 contestants before being eliminated.

Although her journey on the program ended before the live final, it proved to be a turning point in her career. Soon after, Bennett was invited to audition for the girl group Paradiso Girls, which led her to relocate to Los Angeles at the age of 17.

The group released the single Patron Tequila in 2009 featuring Lil Jon and Eva. The track reached No. 3 on the US Dance Club Songs chart and marked Bennett’s first notable commercial success in the music industry.

Her international breakthrough came in 2011 when she featured on the LMFAO Party Rock Anthem. The dance-pop anthem, which also featured GoonRock, became one of the biggest songs of the decade, topping the charts in many countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. The songs sold millions of copies worldwide and remains one of the best-selling digital singles in history.

After the success of Party Rock Anthem, Bennett joined the five-piece girl group GRL, formed by record producer Robin Antin. The group gained international attention for a number of pop releases and collaborations, including Wild Wild Love with Pitbull in 2014.

GRL also achieved commercial success with Ugly Heart, which reached the UK Top 20 and entered the Top Five in Australia and New Zealand. The group’s energetic performances and vocal harmonies have earned them a devoted international fan base.

Throughout her career, Bennett has collaborated with several major artists and built a reputation as a versatile singer capable of moving between dance-pop, R&B and mainstream pop music.