American rapper Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones, confessed on the podcast ‘A Safe Place’ that he lost a staggering $8 to $9 million in a single day at a casino. The rapper, known for his hit songs and influential presence in the music industry, shared his struggles with gambling and the drastic measures he took to stop.
The Shocking Confession
During an appearance on Lil Yachty’s podcast ‘A Safe Place,’ Lil Baby opened up about his gambling habits. He admitted, “I spent 40 hours there straight. I lost like 8 or 9 million dollars,” leaving listeners stunned by the magnitude of his loss.
Taking Drastic Measures
Realizing the severity of his gambling problem, Lil Baby took serious action to prevent further losses. “I had to force myself to stop,” he said. With the help of his friend Michael Rubin, a billionaire businessman and CEO of Fanatics, Lil Baby requested to be banned from all casinos. “I asked Mike Rubin to write a letter to all the casinos to ban me from entering,” he confessed, according to En-as.com.
Lil Baby revealed he lost $8 million in 24 hours because of gambling and now wants to stop 😳💰
"I had Mike Rubin writting a letter to every casino and ban me from the casino." ❌🎰
He also revealed that he once played at the casino for 24 hours non-stop… pic.twitter.com/iHIj1B59Es
— The Rap Magazine 🪩 (@TheRapMagazine) December 23, 2024
Impact on His Life
The rapper’s decision to stop gambling has had a significant impact on his life. “I do nothing but nonsense,” he admitted, acknowledging the negative influence gambling had on him. Since then, Lil Baby claims to have stopped gambling entirely, focusing on his music career and personal growth.
Reactions from the Industry
Lil Baby’s confession has drawn reactions from fans and fellow artists. Rapper 50 Cent shared a clip from the podcast, expressing his disbelief. “Eight million in bets. I thought only Floyd [Mayweather] did things like that,” he remarked, adding, “I’m glad he didn’t kill anyone.”
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