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Jackson Rules R&B Streaming, Entries Span Six Decades

8/3/2026

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Michael Jackson holds the top three positions on Billboard’s R&B Streaming Songs chart.
“Chicago” rose to No. 2 this week, 13th week on the chart after a four-week stint at No. 4.
“Billie Jean” marked its 12th week at No. 1, giving Jackson one-third of the chart.
“Chicago” entered the Hot 100, giving Jackson his 52nd entry and making him the first artist to debut Hot 100 entries in every decade since the 1970s.

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Story summary

Michael Jackson holds the top three positions on Billboard’s R&B Streaming Songs chart.
“Chicago” rose to No. 2 this week, 13th week on the chart after a four-week stint at No. 4.
“Billie Jean” marked its 12th week at No. 1, giving Jackson one-third of the chart.
“Chicago” entered the Hot 100, giving Jackson his 52nd entry and making him the first artist to debut Hot 100 entries in every decade since the 1970s.