Don’t search for rapper Lil Baby at a on line casino any time quickly. The Atlanta hip hop artist just lately appeared on an episode of Lil Yachty’s A Safe Place Podcast to advertise his new album, whereas additionally admitting to some seven-figure on line casino losses.
“One day, probably… 40 hours straight, I lost like, $8 million, $9 million,” he stated. “I made myself stop gambling. I had [my friend and businessman] Mike Rubin write a letter to every casino and ban me from the casino, ’cause I just do shit.”
Lil Baby, whose actual identify is Dominique Jones, says he now not gambles. Jones rose to fame in 2017 along with his combined tapes and gained a Grammy in 2022 for a collaboration with Kanye West and The Weeknd.
This wasn’t the 30-year-old’s first run with important playing losses. In a 2022 episode of 360 With Speedy, he additionally admitted to dropping $600,000 in a single night time with fellow Grammy winner Drake within the Bahamas.
Drake can also be recognized for his curiosity in playing, particularly sports activities betting. In July, that included dropping $300,000 on the Canadian soccer staff. He additionally put $1 million on Argentina to win the World Cup in 2022, however got here out a loser because the match went to additional time and completed in penalty kicks. He additionally misplaced $275,000 on the UFC’s Jorge Masvidal to beat Colby Covington.
In the previous, Drake gained $559,000 on Super Bowl wagers on the Rams to win. A $159,000 wager on the Golden State Warriors to complete atop the NBA’s Western Conference additionally introduced him a pleasant return of $650,000.
Nelly is one other rapper who additionally enjoys placing some money on the road, and just lately prevented costs associated to a playing spree at a on line casino in Missouri. Officers found an arrest warrant for the three-time Grammy winner after he gained a $50,000 jackpot, in response to studies. However, prosecutors have now declined to maneuver ahead with the case.
There was additionally the time that Young Thug informed his social media followers that he misplaced $800,000 whereas on the tables in Las Vegas.
Of course, in the event you can’t beat the home, you possibly can all the time be a part of it. Grammy-award winner Nas has thrown his hat into the ring, becoming a member of Genting as one of many teams who’s at present bidding on New York City on line casino license.
