Michael Jackson didn’t just release a hit with "Billie Jean"—he created a boundary-breaking cultural moment that still shapes music today. With renewed interest in his legacy following the release of ...

"Billie Jean," the album's second single, was the moment the world realized something extraordinary was happening. The Tense Story Behind 'Billie Jean' Unlike many pop hits of the era, "Billie Jean" ...

The iconic song was the second single released from Thriller, Jackson's highly acclaimed sixth studio album. When it debuted on January 22, 1983, it quickly climbed to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 and ...

In 1983, Michael Jackson’s radio hit about a delusional fan dominated the airwaves, yet most listeners had no idea it was inspired by a dark, true story. “Billie Jean” from the album Thriller became a ...

Nearly 13 years after it debuted on Billboard's R&B Digital Song Sales chart — and decades after its release — Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" hits No. 1.

"Billie Jean" first appeared on the R&B Digital Song Sales Chart in 2013, entering at No. 25. Since then, it's gotten closer to the top, but was repeatedly blocked by other artists. However, "Billie ...