Bruno Mars is letting his sense of humor do the talking after months of whispers about an alleged gambling problem.
The pop star popped up onstage with BLACKPINK’s Rosé during the group’s show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday. Fans were shocked when Bruno ran out to perform their song “APT,” bringing unexpected energy to the packed stadium during the DEADLINE World Tour stop.
But it was his Instagram post the next day that got even more attention. He shared a video of himself running onto the stage, grinning under a confetti shower, and captioned it, “Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!! Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!!”
The post was clearly aimed at shutting down a March 2024 report from NewsNation. At the time, a source claimed Bruno racked up over $50 million in gambling debt during his Park MGM residency in Las Vegas. The anonymous source even said MGM Resorts “basically owned” him because of it.
Bruno never publicly addressed the claim when it broke. But MGM Resorts International quickly shut down rumors, “We are proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world’s most thrilling and dynamic performers. From his shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM to the new Pinky Ring lounge at Bellagio, Bruno’s brand of entertainment attracts visitors from around the globe.”
They followed up by saying, “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.”
While the singer kept quiet about the gambling rumor for months, his recent post suggests he is fully aware of the headlines and is not taking them too seriously.
So far, there has been no lawsuit, no retraction, and no confirmation from anyone connected to Bruno beyond that playful caption.
