Lauren Bennett, vocalist featured on LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem,” dies at 37

Lauren Bennett, a singer known for her vocals on LMFAO’s 2011 hit “Party Rock Anthem,” died at 37, according to a statement shared by her former group, G.R.L., on July 6. The group said it was “with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren,” adding that her “beautiful spirit” touched many lives and that she would be “deeply missed and forever loved.”

The announcement made Bennett’s career’s most widely recognized public imprint clear: “Party Rock Anthem,” which became one of the defining mainstream dance-pop tracks of the early 2010s, prominently featured her vocals alongside LMFAO’s core performers. Multiple outlets reported that the confirmation came from members of G.R.L., where Bennett later performed as part of the group’s lineup.

Bennett’s path to that breakthrough began in her teens. As reported by Gray News affiliate WSMV, she started her music career at 18 by forming the Paradiso Girls in 2007, releasing the debut single “Patron Tequila” in 2009. The same reporting described Bennett transitioning to a solo career in 2010 and working with artists including CeeLo Green and before landing the prominent feature on “Party Rock Anthem.”

After her stint as a solo artist, Bennett also became associated with G.R.L., which she joined following the earlier phases of her career, WSMV reported. That reporting said G.R.L. later released songs including “Vacation” and “Lighthouse,” framing Bennett as both a recognizable featured vocalist on a global pop moment and as a continuing recording artist in her own right.

While the initial reports confirmed Bennett’s death and her age, they did not provide information about the cause or circumstances. Entertainment outlets and local broadcast reports, including ABC7 Los Angeles and USA Today, similarly centered on the confirmation from G.R.L. and did not identify next-of-kin details, medical information, or a timeline for services.

The cultural footprint of “Party Rock Anthem” means Bennett’s passing is likely to be reflected across streaming services and music programming, where the track remains a frequently used reference point for early 2010s pop and club culture. Rights holders and platforms will continue to distribute the recording under existing licensing terms, while announcements from estates, representatives, or labels would typically clarify how unreleased material, catalog promotion, and public appearances are handled.

As of July 6, Bennett’s death remains the central published fact, with limited additional biographical specifics beyond her early group work, later associations, and the landmark vocal feature. Further reporting and any official statements from Bennett’s representatives or music partners may address details about her career legacy, including catalog credits and potential retrospective releases. (No such updates were included in the initial confirmations.)