$50 Million Casino Debt on Bruno Mars, Is It Even Real- 15x Grammy Winner Had the Wittiest Response to End the Rumor

SUMMARY

• A Vegas insider claimed that Bruno Mars has a $50 million debt with MGM that's being paid off with his insane $90 million contract with the hotel.
• Mars recently reposted a reel of his song "Die With A Smile" which poked fun at the controversy that went viral earlier this year.
• MGM stated that Mars does not have a $50 million debt and that their relationship has been great.

Bruno Mars has had a wild career in the music business that has spanned two whole decades now. The 39-year-old has had multiple singles dominate various charts across the world, including songs like Talking to the Moon, which went viral on social media. Besides his heavenly voice that we love streaming on repeat, the pop icon also has a great personality that goes perfectly along with it. 

Rosé and Bruno Mars in Apt. music video | Credits: The Black Label/Atlantic

While the star has never really found himself in the trenches of controversy, Mars was most recently linked to a gambling debt issue involving the glorious MGM Resorts International. The rumor regarding this issue surfaced in March 2024, but Mars has only seemed unbothered by what people have been saying about it online. 

Bruno Mars pokes fun at the $50 million debt rumor involving MGM

Bruno Mars | Credits: @brunomars via Instagram

Bruno Mars has worked with way too many big-name singers, songwriters, and producers over the years including Ed Sheeran, Anderson Paak, and Major Lazer. One of his most recent collaborations was with the iconic Lady Gaga, who recently appeared in Joker: Folie à Deux starring alongside Joaquin Phoenix. 

Their single titled Die With A Smile grew insanely popular overnight, which was expected considering how popular both individuals are. Fans have also been using the audio on Instagram and TikTok to recreate Gaga’s dance bit that is featured in the song’s music video. 

BRUNO😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/yDE1iRPy7o

According to Buzz Feed, one fan posted a video of themselves dancing to the tune captioning it “Lady Gaga on her way to get Bruno Mars out of debt”. The American pop juggernaut found it so hilarious that reposted the reel on his Instagram stories as well. 

This clearly shows that the Locked Out Of Heaven singer knows exactly how to tackle controversies and rumors that other celebrities would crumble under. But is it really true that Mars has a $50 million debt with MGM? Let’s find out. 

MGM debunked rumors regarding Bruno Mars’ $50 million gambling debt

Bruno Mars | Credits: LXT Production, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

It’s quite unfortunate that celebrities have to deal with the constant bickering in and around show business. The rumor regarding Bruno Mars’ issue with MGM was first reported by News Nation after a “well-placed Vegas insider” had dropped the ball. 

The insider claimed that Mars owed MGM around $50 million from gambling at their casino. They went as far as to claim that MGM practically “owned” Mars and that a large chunk of his $90 million per year deal with the hotel was used to clear up his pending dues. 

MGM eventually touched on the topic claiming that their long-standing relationship was perfectly intact and that no such debt ever existed. According to Buzz Feed, they said, 

MGM and Bruno’s partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect. Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM. Together, we are excited to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.

Mars has been a resident at the hotel for over eight years and he recently launched a cocktail lounge called “The Pinky Ring” in partnership with MGM. The singer has never been shy to admit that he likes to put some money on the table and gamble either!

Written by Rakibul John Rodgers

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Rakib is a writer at Fandomwire. He loves to delve into the worlds of horror, mystery, and pop culture. With a keen interest in sports, particularly basketball and MMA, he stays up-to-date on the latest developments. Outside of writing, Rakib values time with loved ones and finds solace in music, his first love.