Do you remember those rumors floating around about Bruno Mars being in debt? Earlier this year, an anonymous source claimed the singer owed MGM over $50 million after gambling too much in Las Vegas. While the casino has since denied the rumors, fans continue to joke that Bruno Mars is supposedly broke. Luckily, he doesn’t seem to be offended. In fact, he’s even joined in on the joke himself thanks to Lady Gaga.
Are Rumors of Bruno Mars’ Gambling Debt True?
On Wednesday, Aug. 28, the star reposted a video of a fan who poked fun at the “real” reason behind Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ new collaboration. “Lady Gaga on her way to get Bruno Mars out of debt,” they captioned the video, which showed the fan dancing along to the pair’s latest single, “Die With A Smile.” Many fans have shared similar videos on TikTok joking that all funds made from “Die With A Smile” will go toward Bruno Mars’ gambling debt.
However, MGM has made it clear that Bruno Mars doesn’t owe the company anything. After an anonymous source told NewsNation in March that the singer “owes millions” to MGM, the company released a statement claiming it wasn’t true. Following his mutiple Las Vegas residencies, MGM told Variety that it’s “proud” of the “relationship” it has developed with him over the years. “MGM and Bruno’s partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect,” it said. “Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM.“
The company ended their statement by saying it hopes to continue working with Bruno Mars by “creating unforgettable experiences for our guests” together.
While rumors of Bruno Mars’ gambling debt first rose in March, it recently resurfaced after he and Lady Gaga released “Die With A Smile” on Friday, Aug. 16. Since its premiere, the single has become a huge success. It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has been trending all over social media.
Watch Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With A Smile” music video below.
