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Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” Tops Streaming Charts After Biopic Release

5/17/2026

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Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs and R&B Streaming Songs charts.
The artist also placed “Human Nature” at No. 2 and “Beat It” at No. 3 on the same charts.
“Billie Jean” entered ten Billboard charts and peaked at No. 3 on the Hot R&B Songs list.
The streaming surge, linked to the “Michael” biopic release, helped 18 Jackson songs chart, with 15 achieving new peaks.

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Story summary

Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs and R&B Streaming Songs charts.
The artist also placed “Human Nature” at No. 2 and “Beat It” at No. 3 on the same charts.
“Billie Jean” entered ten Billboard charts and peaked at No. 3 on the Hot R&B Songs list.
The streaming surge, linked to the “Michael” biopic release, helped 18 Jackson songs chart, with 15 achieving new peaks.