Bruno Mars‘ net worth started trending online recently after the “Grenade” hitmaker made a joke about a rumor from last year, which suggested he was in debt. The 16-time Grammy winner recently surprised fans at BLACKPINK’s concert in Los Angeles on July 13, 2025. The South Korean girl group stopped by the city as part of their ongoing Deadline World Tour.
But why is Bruno Mars’ net worth trending, and what’s the joke about him being out of debt? Here’s everything you need to know.
Bruno Mars makes fun of his debt rumors
Bruno Mars shared a post on Instagram, highlighting his surprise appearance at BLACKPINK’s concert at SoFi Stadium in L.A. At the concert, he joined Rosé in performing the duo’s hit song “APT.”
“Almost out of debt BehhhhhBehhhhh!!!” Mars captioned the post, adding, “Preciate You ROSAAAAYYYYYY!!!!
The caption humorously references a rumor that made the rounds last year. This rumor, which supposedly originated from a NewsNation report, alleged that the “Die with a Smile” singer amassed a $50 million debt to MGM Resorts. An insider claimed that MGM “basically [owned]” Bruno Mars. They added, “He makes $90 million a year off of the deal he did with the casino, but then he has to pay back his debt… after taxes (Mars makes $1.5 million per night).”
MGM Resorts subsequently debunked the rumor in a statement to multiple outlets.
“We’re proud of our relationship with Bruno Mars, one of the world’s most thrilling and dynamic performers,” the statement read. “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,” it added. (via Complex)
It continued, “MGM and Bruno’s partnership is longstanding and rooted in mutual respect. Any speculation otherwise is completely false; he has no debt with MGM.”
MGM concluded its statement, expressing excitement at “creating unforgettable experiences” for guests.
This wasn’t the first time Mars made a joke about the debt rumors. Early this year, the pop icon celebrated a major milestone in his career — reaching 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify. He took to Instagram Stories to encourage fans to continue streaming his music, jokingly adding, “I’ll be out of debt in no time.” (via US Weekly)
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.
