Even though MGM debunked the viral rumour , Bruno previously jest that he ’s glad for people to believe he ’s a “ Las Vegas lounge singer in debt to the mob . ”
Bruno Marscertainly sees the funny side to all those rumors about his finances.
As you may remember, claims circulated back in March that Bruno had racked up over$50 million in gambling debtat the Park MGMLas Vegas, where he has a long-term residency.
Given that Bruno is known toplay poker, the rumors didn’t take long to gain traction online. However, the claims were soon debunked when a spokesperson for MGM Resorts International toldBuzzFeedthat “he has no debt” with the company.
Today, Bruno is back in the limelight and enjoying the success of his latest duet withLady Gaga, “Die with a Smile,” which just debuted atNo. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song’smusic video— in which the pair perform on a retro set in matching blue outfits — inspired aTikTok trendwhere fans mimic Gaga’s slow-motion dance moves. And this week, Bruno shared a few of the fan-made creations to hisInstagram story, including one that joked about the debt rumors.
As you may have seen, the song sparked a number ofonline jokesabout the two hitmakers coming together for a duet that’d help dig Bruno out of his supposed debts. So, the fact that he reposted one of them certainly didn’t go unnoticed by fans.
For what it’s worth, Bruno previously admitted he’s unfazed by all the chatter about his finances and alleged gambling habits. During an interview with theLas Vegas Review-Journalin June, the24K Magicsinger said: “I love the lore that I am a Las Vegas lounge singer in debt to the mob… I can work with that.”
