Michael Jackson Breaks New Solo Record On Billboard Hot 100 With Timeless Classic Nearly 15 Years After His Passing.
Los Angeles, California — October 26, 2023 — In a historic and unprecedented resurgence, the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has achieved a new solo record on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, securing his position as the artist with the most top-40 hits of all time. The milestone was confirmed by Billboard on Wednesday, following a surge in streaming and digital sales for his catalog. According to the official chart data, Jackson's 1982 hit "Thriller" re-entered the Hot 100's top 40 this week, marking his 50th solo top-40 appearance. This surpasses the previous record held by Madonna, who had 49 top-40 entries. The achievement comes nearly 15 years after Jackson's death in 2009 and underscores the enduring global appeal of his music. Analysts attribute the chart resurgence to a combination of Halloween-season streaming spikes for "Thriller" and a renewed interest in his discography via viral social media trends. The feat cements Jackson's legacy as a dominant force in the history of recorded music, with his Billboard Hot 100 accomplishments now unmatched among solo male artists.