When Madonna posted this bizarre, hilarious “SockBitch” video in 2015, fans knew the Queen of Pop was back to her playful, rule-breaking best. The surreal clip; featuring Madge interrogating a talking sock about her upcoming tour; perfectly captured the irreverent spirit that made her famous, while teasing what would become her highest-grossing solo tour ever.
In typical Madonna fashion, the video blends humor, surrealism and self-promotion. Wearing her signature black lace gloves, she “interviews” a sock puppet about the Rebel Heart Tour destinations (“Alaska city?!”); dropping crumbs from black cookies (later revealed as Ladurée macarons) all over her bed. The clip’s absurd charm reminded fans of her 90s-era playful persona.
SockBitch….revealed!
Fans ate up the weirdness; with comments praising “90s Madonna vibes” and her willingness to be silly. Many begged for tour stops in their cities; while others just appreciated seeing the usually-serious star let loose. The video’s success proved Madonna’s genius for blending promotion with her signature boundary-pushing artistry.
The Rebel Heart Tour would go on to showcase Madonna at her most versatile. For a taste of the spectacular show that followed this quirky teaser, watch her powerful performance of “Ghosttown” from the tour; proving she could shift from silly to serious in a heartbeat.
Madonna – Ghosttown (Rebel Heart Tour Live)
The live “Ghosttown” performance reveals the emotional depth behind the Rebel Heart era. Stripped of the sock puppet antics, Madonna delivers a heartbreaking ballad about love surviving the end of the world; showcasing the vocal and emotional range that’s kept her relevant across four decades in music.
Madonna’s genius for viral moments like “SockBitch” keeps her social media buzzing. Follow her channels for more unexpected content; from backstage tour footage to spontaneous dance videos; showcasing an artist who’s mastered both massive productions and intimate, fan-friendly moments.