Kim Kardashian Loses Bid for Family Connection Item in OJ Simpson Auction
In a recent auction, a piece of memorabilia closely linked to Kim Kardashian’s late father, Robert Kardashian, was sold for an astounding $80,276. This Bible, which features Robert Kardashian’s signature and heartfelt message, was gifted to O.J. Simpson during their longstanding friendship. According to a report from TMZ on March 30, 2025, bidding on this significant item escalated quickly, with the identity of the winning bidder remaining undisclosed.
Prior to the auction, Kim Kardashian expressed interest in acquiring the Bible, offering $15,000 for it. However, her proposal was turned down by Malcolm LaVergne, the special administrator of O.J. Simpson’s estate. LaVergne cited the need to maximize the estate’s value, which led to the decision to proceed with the auction instead.
Public Reactions and Comments
As the news broke, social media platforms were abuzz with reactions. Users emphasized that Kim Kardashian did not have a rightful claim to the Bible, emphasizing its status as a gift from her father to Simpson:
“Y’all need to read!! This was a bible her father gifted to OJ Simpson therefore, she’s not entitled to it because it was never hers!!!”
Some commentators suggested that the estate might have been amenable to accepting Kardashian’s offer or even providing a counteroffer due to the sentimental value associated with her father. Others expressed that Kardashian could have made a more competitive bid right from the start.
Malcolm LaVergne’s Perspective on the Auction
Malcolm LaVergne elaborated on the rationale behind declining Kardashian’s offer in a statement to People Magazine:
“The amount is why I had no choice, because why would I spend $15,000 of estate money—why would I spend $15,000 in attorney’s fees—to sell it to Kim for $15,000? That’s a zero-sum game. That’s a bad business model.”
He further clarified that had Kardashian offered a significantly higher amount, the estate could have entertained selling it directly to her, bypassing the auction altogether. LaVergne mentioned:
“If Kim had offered $150,000 for it, we would’ve been in court getting this approved outside of the auction.”
The Auction Outcome and Historical Context
According to USA Today, O.J. Simpson’s copy of “The Living Bible,”published in 1994, garnered a final bid of $65,800, with the total auction price rising to $80,276 when including the buyer’s premium. The auction concluded over the weekend with significant public interest.
The historical context surrounding this Bible is profound. O.J. Simpson was infamously tried for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman in 1994, a case that captivated the nation. While Simpson was acquitted in a highly controversial trial, he was later found liable for the wrongful deaths in a civil case in 1997, ordered to pay $33 million, a debt he has not fully settled. Robert Kardashian was part of Simpson’s defense team, and the ties between the families run deep, as Nicole was a close friend of Kim Kardashian’s mother, Kris Jenner.
In addition to the Bible, the estate auctioned more items, including a signed photo of Simpson with former President Bill Clinton, selling for over $18,000, and a replica of Simpson’s 1968 Heisman Trophy, which fetched $42,700. This auction marks a significant moment in the ongoing discussions surrounding the legacies of both O.J. Simpson and the Kardashian family in popular culture.
Kim Kardashian has not yet made any public statements regarding the auction outcome.