Yahoo Lifestyle Lil Baby Says He Lost 'Like $8 Million' in 'One Day' Gambling and Asked to Be Banned from Casinos
"I made myself stop gambling," the rapper told Lil Yachty — garnering a reaction from 50 Cent, who thinks losing so much money is "crazy"
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Lil Baby in December 2024Wait, how much money did Lil Baby lose at the casino?
During an appearance on the Dec. 18 episode of Lil Yachty's A Safe Place podcast, the "Band4Band" rapper opened up about losing around $8 million in "one day" from gambling — and how he stopped playing with his money.
Lil Baby, 30, said the loss occurred after he spent "probably 40 hours straight" at the casino. "I lost like $8 million, $9 million," he told Lil Yachty, 27, on the podcast.
Related: Lil Baby Arrested on Concealed Weapon Charge in Las Vegas
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Lil Baby in December 2023"I made myself stop gambling," continued the "Insecurities" artist. "I had [Fanatics CEO] Mike Rubin write a letter to every casino and ban me from the casino. Because I'll just do s---."
"I don't gamble no more," declared Lil Baby.
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50 Cent in August 2023The rapper's comments later caught the attention of 50 Cent, who shared the Safe Place podcast clip to Instagram on Dec. 22 and shared his thoughts, calling Lil Baby's actions "crazy."
"I thought only Floyd do s--- like that. LOL come out the joint looking distraught. I’m just glad he didn’t kill no body," wrote the "Candy Shop" emcee.
Earlier this week, Lil Baby announced his upcoming fourth solo studio album, WHAM (Who Hard as Me), set for a Jan. 3 release. The 15-track project will feature collaborations with Future, Young Thug, GloRilla, Rod Wave, Rylo Rodriguez, Travis Scott and 21 Savage.
Lil Baby and Lil Yachty recently unveiled their latest collaboration, "F--- the Fame" with Rod Wave from his latest album, Last Lap.
As for 50 Cent, 49, the Power star is currently gearing up for his first-ever Las Vegas concert residency, 50 Cent: In Da Club, set for six dates at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino throughout the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025 — including a special New Year's Eve performance.
"I always bring the energy, and Las Vegas is the perfect spot to create an unforgettable experience for my fans," he said in a statement.
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