The “Die with a Smile” singer became the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify, a milestone he celebrated with a cheeky Instagram Story on Jan. 28. Reposting Spotify’s announcement, Mars joked, “Keep streaming! I’ll be out of debt in no time!”
His comment was a playful nod to recent rumors claiming he owed over $50 million in gambling debt to MGM Resorts. The reports suggested Mars was using his $90 million-a-year residency earnings at Park MGM in Las Vegas to pay it off. However, MGM Resorts denied the claims, stating, “Bruno has no debt with MGM.”
A Longstanding Vegas Connection
Mars has been performing at Park MGM since 2016 and even launched Pinky Ring, his cocktail bar at the Bellagio. When asked last year about the debt rumors, he laughed them off, saying, “I love the lore that I am a Las Vegas lounge singer in debt to the mob.”
He also expressed his deep connection to Vegas, calling it a place he has always “romanticized” with its old-school glamour, high-stakes gambling, and Rat Pack vibes. “I’ve got a lot of plans, especially in regards to Vegas, and I’m just getting started,” he teased.
A Big Year for Music
Beyond his residency, Mars is making waves with new collaborations. His track “Die with a Smile” featuring Lady Gaga is up for two Grammy Awards this Sunday (Feb. 2), including Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Meanwhile, his song “Apt.” with Blackpink’s Rosé just climbed to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. And earlier this month, he teamed up with Sexyy Red for the track “Fat Juicy & Wet”, teasing fans with a post saying, “I’m headed to the studio to make a strip club anthem!”
With record-breaking success and hit collaborations, it’s safe to say Bruno Mars is having a golden year—no 24K Magic needed.
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