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Jackson's 'Thriller' Tops Charts Decades Later
6 May
Summary
- Michael Jackson's hits surge on global charts post-biopic release.
- Jackson ranked No. 1 on May 2026's Global Digital Artist Ranking.
- Decades-old music remains competitive with current chart leaders.
Michael Jackson's iconic music has resurfaced on global streaming charts, achieving a No. 1 ranking for May 2026 on the Global Digital Artist Ranking compiled by Kworb. This resurgence follows the recent release of the biopic 'Michael.'
Tracks like 'Beat It,' 'Billie Jean,' 'Bad,' and 'Thriller' have climbed charts worldwide, with Jackson leading current artists by a significant margin in streaming performance across major platforms.
Despite being decades old, Jackson's music remains highly competitive with contemporary hits. The biopic, which stars Jaafar Jackson as the music legend, arrived in cinemas after a three-year announcement period.
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