Overview

• Bruno Mars surprised fans on July 13 by joining BLACKPINK’s Rosé for a live performance of their hit “APT.” at Los Angeles’s SoFi Stadium.
• He then posted a video on Instagram joking he was “almost out of debt,” referencing a debunked March 2024 claim that he owed MGM Resorts $50 million.
• MGM Resorts has issued formal denials affirming that Mars has no gambling-related liabilities and praising their longstanding partnership.
• The singer has often embraced the rumor in interviews and social media, including joking about paying off debts after hitting 150 million Spotify listeners in January.
• Mars’s Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, active since 2016, runs through September 2025, reflecting his enduring draw and industry collaborations.