Michael Jackson Extends His Legacy With Historic Six-Decade Billboard Achievement

Michael Jackson further cemented himself in history, becoming the first and only artist to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in every decade since the 1970s.

The King of Pop's song "Chicago" debuted at No. 30, having originally been released on his posthumous album Xscape in 2014. It became his 52nd Hot 100 hit as a solo artist, with his first being in 1972 when "Got to Be There" made it on the list. Jackson's last Hot 100 hit was Drake's "Don't Matter to Me," featuring Jackson, which debuted at No. 9 in July 2018.

And it came back into popularity due to the Michael biopic as well as a resurgence on TikTok. According to Billboard, "Chicago" has drawn 388 million streams to date. And with that, "Chicago" is his second-highest-charting song on the latest Hot 100, with "Billie Jean" at No. 19. He also has "Human Nature" at No. 31 and "Don't Stop ‘Til You Get Enough" at No. 43.

Through the six decades, Jackson had 11 hits in the 1970s, followed by 20 in the 1980s and 12 in the 1990s. Then in the 2000s, he had four, followed by four in the 2010s, and now one in the 2020s.

Michael Jackson's Biopic 'Michael' Sets Digital Release Date

Jackson's biopic took over the domestic and worldwide box office, becoming Lionsgate's 3rd-highest-grossing film ever as well as becoming the all-time 3rd-highest-grossing biopic. Plus, according to Forbes, it has earned nearly $850 million globally.

And soon, it will be available for fans to watch from the comfort of their homes.

Lionsgate has announced that the biopic will arrive on digital platforms on June 9. It will be available to purchase on platforms including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and YouTube Movies & TV as well as available to rent.

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This story was originally published June 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM.