Michael Jackson's Dirty Sock Sells for Over N15M at Auction
- A rhinestone-studded sock, previously worn by Michael Jackson during his 1997 HIStory World Tour, reportedly sold for €7,688 at an auction in France
- Discovered by a technician backstage, the sock, likely worn during his iconic Billie Jean moonwalk, was kept in a frame for 28 years
- Despite the discolouration and age, the piece of material was sold at an exorbitant price that left many in awe
A single rhinestone-encrusted sock, once worn by the late pop icon Michael Jackson, has sold for €7,688 (over US$8,000 or £6,600) at an auction in Nîmes, France, on July 30.
The sock, which the acclaimed King of Pop wore during a 1997 performance on his HIStory World Tour, was discovered by a technician backstage after the show.
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Preserved in a frame for 28 years, the piece of memorabilia was initially expected to fetch between €3,000 and €4,000.
The auctioned item, now off-white with aged rhinestones, was likely worn during Jackson’s famous performance of Billie Jean, a song closely associated with his iconic moonwalk.
According to a post from Nexta on X, the sock was sold alongside a backstage pass, which had been kept by the technician who found it while dismantling equipment after the show.
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At the auction, the sock was sold along with a backstage pass from a crew member who, while dismantling equipment after the concert in Nice, discovered the item and kept it until now.
Auctioneer Aurore Illy described the sock as a “cult object” for Michael Jackson fans, highlighting its rarity and direct link to a historic moment in pop music history. Despite visible signs of age and staining, its cultural value made it a prized item for collectors.
Other memorabilia of Michael Jackson
Jackson's memorabilia has continued to fetch high prices since he died in 2009.
A glittery glove he wore during his first moonwalk in 1983 was purchased for US$350,000 by a gaming resort in Macau.
In 2023, a hat worn just before that historic performance sold in Paris for over US$80,000, while a black and white leather jacket from a 1980s Pepsi advert fetched £250,000.
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Though Jackson passed away at age 50 from alleged drug abuse, his legacy remains influential, with a vast fan base worldwide.
Michael Jackson’s dirty sock fetches €7,688, reactions
Legit.ng gathered comments from netizens who shared their thoughts on the report.
@diobosco wrote:
A worn sock? Reminds me of the OF girls selling their pant!es. Same sh!t different smell ✌🏻
@Ukraine_Oracle commented:
If only that sock could talk. Poor Michael, he was misunderstood by people who frowned on pedoph!lia
@AnneBenn10 said:
What only one sock where's the other one?
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Chris Brown spoke out after his UK arrest over a 2023 nightclub bottle assault that left producer Abe Diaw injured.
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He simply posted a cryptic message on Instagram, hinting at a comeback.
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