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ry @arishexiscoming. Jan 28 throwback to when i ended up on this website for clocking his tea 24K magic?": Bruno Mars Reportedly in Debilitating Debt as Singer's Gambling Problem Turns Into a Nightmare Despite $1.5M Per Night Earnings Bruno Mars resorting back to his old habits has landed him in trouble as he owes $50 million to MGM Well...that means music is due 5:48 PM - Mar 16, 2024 7.9K ry O☀ Reply Copy link Read 4 replies @arishexiscoming Follow Replying to @PopCrave and @Complex time to release an album 5:48 PM Mar 16, 2024 Written by: Ankita Reviewed by: Sayantan PUBLISHED MARCH 17, 2024, 10:40 AM Pop Base 7.5K Reply Copy link Read 6 replies X @PopBase Jan 28 Bruno Mars reacts to himself becoming the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify: "KEEP STREAMING! I'll be out of debt in no time

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VIRAL BRUNO MARS ALLEGEDLY HAS $50 MILLION GAMBLING DEBT WITH MGM CASINO

millions knives @raeigle Bruno Mars been cosplaying so long as a black man in the 70s that he really living like one: coked out & in gambling debt COM • Complex⭑@Complex 35m Bruno Mars allegedly has $50 million gambling debt with MGM casino. • 5:02 PM · Mar 16, 2024 - 3,041 Views MOM

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Bruno Mars Gambling Debt Rumor, also known as Bruno Mars MGM $50 Million Gambling Debt, is a viral rumor and conspiracy theory that American pop singer Bruno Mars owes more than $50 million in gambling debts to the MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas. The rumor started in March 2024 and was denied by MGM shortly after. Memes and jokes about the singer's supposed debt resurfaced in late January 2025 after Bruno made an Instagram post writing, "Keep streaming! I'll be out of debt in no time." The post sparked more memetic content and debate regarding his rumored gambling debt.

Origin

On March 16th, 2024, the entertainment site Complex^[1] posted an article titled "Bruno Mars might be in some hot water with MGM," detailing a rumor that the singer "owed millions to the MGM [Resorts International]" and that the debt "is as high as $50 million."

That same day, the X^[2] page @PopCrave posted about Bruno Mars' gambling debt (seen below), which amassed more than 11 million views and 39,000 likes in a year.

POP Pop Crave CRAVE @PopCrave Bruno Mars is allegedly in gambling debt with MGM Casino, @Complex reports. Sources say the debt is as high as $50 MILLION. XXIV 5:48 PM · Mar 16, 2024 11.8M Views

On March 18th, 2024, MGM^[3] then denied the reports about Bruno Mars' $50 million gambling debt, releasing the following statement:

"Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM. Together, we are excited to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests."

Spread

The rumors about Bruno Mars' $50 million gambling debt sparked jokes and memes across multiple social media platforms in March 2024, often creating funny scenarios featuring the singer trying to pay off his debt.

For instance, on March 16th, 2024, X^[4] user @Farifontaine posted a clip of Mars singing, captioning it, "Bruno Mars when the dealer gets blackjack:" The post received roughly 414,000 views and 6,800 likes in a year.

Bruno mars when the dealer gets blackjack: pic.twitter.com/HelFx4eoJo

— ₽💋 (@Farifontaine) March 16, 2024

January 2025 Resurgence

On January 28th, 2025, Bruno Mars made fun of his $50 million gambling debt rumor via an Instagram Story celebrating his monthly total of over 150 million listeners on Spotify, writing, "Keep streaming! I'll be out of debt in no time."

That same day, the X^[5] page @PopBase posted the stories (seen below), which amassed over 11 million views and 319,000 likes in a day.

brunomars ⚫ 6m | Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic .... KEEP STREAMING! I'll be out of debt in no time Bruno Mars On January 27, Bruno Mars became the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners in Spotify history. @spotifynews, todaystophits and spotify

On January 24th, 2025, TikTok^[6] user @nigel.lavelle posted a video commenting on Bruno Mars' recent music release quality, humorously asking, "Bruno how much do you owe," which garnered more than 5 million plays and 705,000 likes in five days.

@nigel.lavelle Bruno… you can do hard things! Remember that #brunomars #bruno #mars ♬ original sound – Nigel Lavelle

Various Examples

bruno mars in 2065 still trying to pay off mgm: https://t.co/JYxZ2FKpDe

— SINA SNOW (@yungk0ala) March 16, 2024

kellǝy @ohkell ⚫ Jan 22 starting to believe the gambling debt rumors are real... because what do you mean bruno mars is doing a collab with hello kitty? NOW AVAILABLE AT SANRIO ONLINE HELLO KITTY BRUNO MARS

seeko @bratosphere Follow X Bruno mars is genuinely insane. he's made 2 collabs to try to get out of debt and both of them are now the two fastest songs to ever reach 1 billion. In.sane. Pop Base @PopBase 'APT.' by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars becomes the second fastest song to surpass 1 BILLION streams in Spotify history. (100 Days) ROSÉ BRUNO MARS 12:34 PM - Jan 26, 2025 APT.

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External References

^[1] Complex – MGM Denies Claim Bruno Mars Has $50 Million Gambling Debt With Casino

^[2] X – PopCrave

^[3] X – PopCrave

^[4] X – Farifontaine

^[5] X – PopBase

^[6] TikTok – nigel.lavelle

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