*Bruno Mars is brushing off rumors of a $50 million gambling debt with his signature charm and humor.
As the New York Post reports, during a surprise appearance at Blackpink’s Deadline world tour concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, Mars joined K-pop star Rosé to perform their hit “APT” amid a shower of confetti. The next day, he posted a clip of the moment on Instagram, captioning it, “Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!! Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!! ?.” The lighthearted jab was a nod to widely debunked claims that he owed millions to MGM Resorts.
The rumors first surfaced in March 2024 when a NewsNation source alleged that Mars, who has held a residency at Park MGM in Las Vegas since 2016, was drowning in gambling debt. The insider claimed, “[MGM] basically own him.”
MGM Resorts swiftly refuted the allegations, stating to The Post: “We’re proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world’s most thrilling and dynamic performers.”
The company emphasized its excitement about continuing to deliver memorable experiences with the 39-year-old Grammy-winning artist.
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“MGM and Bruno’s partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect. Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM,” the statement continued. “Together, we are excited to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.”
Mars has leaned into the rumors with humor. In January, after becoming the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners in Spotify history, he reposted the milestone and quipped, “Keep streaming! I’ll be out of debt in no time!”
During aLas Vegas Review-Journal interview last summer, he was asked about the gossip and responded, “Absolutely not! I love the lore that I am a Las Vegas lounge singer in debt to the mob. I can work with that.”
Despite the chatter, Mars’ career remains stronger than ever. His Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, initially set to conclude in August 2023, has been extended with performances scheduled through September 6, 2025. Reports suggest he earns $90 million annually from the deal, equating to $1.5 million per night.
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