Overview

• Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, Richie said the nickname was not a comment on body odor but an in-joke from producer Quincy Jones.
• Richie explained that Jackson’s garments often disappeared because fans and handlers treated them like souvenirs, leading him to rewear items until they were unusable.
• He recounted instances of Jackson accepting ill-fitting gifts, including shoes two sizes too big, rather than risk offending fans or store owners.
• Richie’s memoir Truly, released this week, portrays Jackson’s routines as eccentric, shifting between elaborate stage wear, studio pajamas, and loose clothes at home.
• Initial coverage highlighted hygiene details, while The Independent also cited unverified 2014 housekeeper allegations that are separate from Richie’s anecdotes.