Bruno Mars Pokes Fun at Rumored $50 Million Debt

Bruno Mars is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. This has been the case for several years, but he has continued to prove himself with hits like “Die With a Smile,” a duet with Lady Gaga. Recently, Bruno poked fun at his rumored $50 million gambling debt in the best way possible. 

Bruno Mars hit the stage with Blackpink in Los Angeles. Notably, he has a song with Rosé, who is a member of the group. This performance took place on July 13. Following this, he posted a clip of the performance to Instagram and included the caption, “Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!! Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!!”

Bruno Mars and Rosé Released Apt in 2024

Bruno Mars hasn’t released a solo album since 2021. However, he has maintained a steady flow of features in recent years. As mentioned, this includes “Die With a Smile” with Lady Gaga, which is already considered one of the most-streamed songs of all time. It also won a Grammy earlier this year. 

Regarding his single with Rosé, they released “Apt” in October of 2024. According to Billboard, the single reached number one on the global charts and remained there for multiple weeks. It has since surpassed one billion streams on Spotify alone. 

Of course, the success of the song is why Bruno took to Instagram to joke about being almost out of debt. According to Complex, Bruno Mars made a similar joke last year, following the release of “Die With a Smile.” He did so by sharing words from a fan who had posted, “Lady Gaga on her way to get Bruno Mars out of debt.”

The Origins of the Debt Rumor

According to Celebrity Networth, Bruno Mars has amassed a $175 million fortune. This is thanks to her music and songwriting credits. Because of this, it seems the crooner is doing quite well for himself, which makes the debt rumors seem odd.

So, where do the rumors of Bruno Mars owing $50 million come from? According to Action Network, they stemmed from reports that he had accumulated the debt by gambling at the MGM casino, where he had his Las Vegas residency. The report cited multiple times where the singer has professed his love for betting. 

Despite the reports, MGM has denied that Bruno Mars is in debt with them. He also still has his residency at the Park MGM’s Dolby Live theater.