Don’t search for rapper Lil Child at a on line casino any time quickly. The Atlanta hip hop artist not too long ago appeared on an episode of Lil Yachty’s A Protected Place Podcast to advertise his new album, whereas additionally admitting to some seven-figure on line casino losses.
“At some point, most likely… 40 hours straight, I misplaced like, $8 million, $9 million,” he stated. “I made myself cease playing. I had [my friend and businessman] Mike Rubin write a letter to each on line casino and ban me from the on line casino, ’trigger I simply do shit.”
Lil Child, whose actual identify is Dominique Jones, says he not gambles. Jones rose to fame in 2017 together with his blended tapes and received 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 time beyond regulation and completed in penalty kicks. He additionally misplaced $275,000 on the UFC’s Jorge Masvidal to beat Colby Covington.
Previously, Drake received $559,000 on Tremendous Bowl wagers on the Rams to win. A $159,000 guess on the Golden State Warriors to complete atop the NBA’s Western Convention additionally introduced him a pleasant return of $650,000.
Nelly is one other rapper who additionally enjoys placing some money on the road, and not too long ago averted 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 received a $50,000 jackpot, based on reviews. Nevertheless, prosecutors have now declined to maneuver ahead with the case.
There was additionally the time that Younger Thug instructed his social media followers that he misplaced $800,000 whereas on the tables in Las Vegas.
In fact, when you can’t beat the home, you possibly can at all times 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 the moment bidding on New York Metropolis on line casino license.
