"I love the lore that I am a Las Vegas lounge singer in debt to the mob," the musician has previously commented when addressing the since-denied rumor

On the music side, Bruno Mars remains atop the Billboard Hot 100 with “Die With a Smile” featuring Lady Gaga holding strong at No. 1. Bruno also delivered his first single of 2025 when teaming up with Sexyy Red for their “Fat Juicy & Wet” strip club anthem.

Mars was referencing the persistent rumor that he is in severe gambling debt to MGM, the company that hosts his Vegas residencies. Last year, a report claimed that Mars owed $50 million to the corporation and was continuing to play Vegas shows in order to work off his debts. MGM, however, vehemently denied the rumor.

Bruno Mars has spoken out on the millions of dollars he reportedly owes to MGM Resorts as he hits huge new music milestone on Spotify.

Bruno Mars is soaring through new heights in his music career after he was recognized as the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The achievement comes after the Filipino-American singer had a successful run in the past year,

Bruno Mars makes history as Spotify’s most streamed artist while extending his Vegas residency into 2025. American Airlines regional jet carrying 64 collides midair with military helicopter near D.C.