What Happened to LMFAO? The Rise, Fall, and Fallout of the Party Rock Duo
From Viral Superstars to Sudden Silence
In the early 2010s, LMFAO dominated the global music scene with infectious dance hits, outrageous fashion, and a signature brand of “party rock” energy. Composed of Redfoo (Stefan Gordy) and Sky Blu (Skyler Gordy) — who are actually uncle and nephew — LMFAO seemed poised for a long reign atop pop and electronic charts. But in 2012, at the height of their fame, the duo suddenly announced an indefinite hiatus, leaving fans wondering what went wrong.
Today, over a decade later, LMFAO remains officially disbanded. And the story behind their rise and disappearance is a mix of personal tension, solo ambition, and a fractured musical partnership that never fully recovered.
Meteoric Rise to Global Fame
Formed in Los Angeles in 2006, LMFAO broke through with their debut album Party Rock in 2009. But their second album, Sorry for Party Rocking (2011), propelled them into international superstardom. Their smash singles included:
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“Party Rock Anthem” – A chart-topping hit in more than 10 countries, it sold nearly 10 million copies globally.
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“Sexy and I Know It” – Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a viral internet sensation.
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“Champagne Showers” and “Sorry for Party Rocking” – Club staples that dominated early-2010s playlists.
LMFAO’s blend of electro-pop, EDM, and tongue-in-cheek humor made them festival favorites. In 2012, they performed during Madonna’s Super Bowl XLVI halftime show — a career milestone few achieve.
Hiatus and Internal Fallout
In September 2012, Redfoo and Sky Blu announced an “indefinite hiatus,” claiming they had performed non-stop for six years and wanted to explore solo projects. However, the break was not as amicable as initially portrayed.
In a 2016 Facebook post, Sky Blu accused Redfoo of freezing him out of the group after he suffered a severe back injury. He alleged that Redfoo failed to check on him during his recovery and later tried to control the group’s royalties and brand. “You never once called me to ask how I was recovering,” Sky wrote. “You just kept performing under LMFAO without me.”
Sky Blu also claimed Redfoo manipulated public perception and shut him out of creative decisions. While Redfoo never directly addressed these claims, their silence — and lack of reunion — spoke volumes.
Solo Projects and Career Divergence
Redfoo continued to chase the spotlight:
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Released his solo album Party Rock Mansion in 2016, though it failed commercially.
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Had moderate success with singles like “Let’s Get Ridiculous.”
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In a surprising twist, pursued a professional tennis career and made his International Tennis Federation (ITF) debut in Egypt in 2025 at nearly age 50.
Sky Blu rebranded as 8ky and launched independent projects:
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Released Rebel Music (2013) and Chaos to Consciousness (2016), blending hip-hop, pop, and EDM.
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Founded Big Bad University, a creative collective and independent label.
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Performed at smaller venues and continued making music, though without mainstream chart impact.
Despite fan speculation, the duo never reunited, and no new LMFAO material has been released since their 2012 hiatus.
A Brief Legacy, Still Echoing
Though LMFAO’s career was short-lived, their cultural impact was undeniable. They helped usher EDM into the mainstream, pioneered meme-friendly music marketing, and made neon animal print and shuffle dancing into global trends.
Their songs still play at sporting events, clubs, and TikTok videos — a testament to their party-fueled brand of fun. But behind the scenes, creative differences, family tensions, and diverging ambitions brought the LMFAO phenomenon to an abrupt end.
Today, Redfoo continues to tour solo and experiment with music and sports. Sky Blu maintains an underground presence and explores independent artistry. But the party — at least as a duo — appears to be permanently over.
