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Michael Jackson Claims Six of Top Ten UK Hip-Hop/R&B Spots

5/8/2026

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Michael Jackson occupies six of the ten positions on the UK Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles chart.
“Dirty Diana” and “Human Nature” each reach new peaks, landing at No. 4 and No. 5 respectively.
“Smooth Criminal,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Rock With You,” and “Man In The Mirror” fill positions 7-10.
Jackson now holds 25 top-10 hits on the chart, with seven of them having reached No. 1.

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Michael Jackson occupies six of the ten positions on the UK Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles chart.
“Dirty Diana” and “Human Nature” each reach new peaks, landing at No. 4 and No. 5 respectively.
“Smooth Criminal,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Rock With You,” and “Man In The Mirror” fill positions 7-10.
Jackson now holds 25 top-10 hits on the chart, with seven of them having reached No. 1.