Michael Jackson Ties His Own Longest Run At No. 1
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- Hollywood & Entertainment Michael Jackson Ties His Own Longest Run At No. 1By Hugh Mc Intyre,
- The superstar's power over the latter rundowns has begun to wane, and that allows several of Michael Jackson's most famous compositions to climb again on various Billboard tallies that are centered around R&B music.
- "Billie Jean" holds at No. 1 on the R&B Streaming Songs chart, as it is once again the most-played R&B tune on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and others throughout the United States.
Hollywood & Entertainment Michael Jackson Ties His Own Longest Run At No. 1By Hugh Mc Intyre,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh Mc Intyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow Author Jun 14, 2026, 08:00am EDTMichael Jackson's "Billie Jean" ties as high longest-running No. 1 on the R&B Streaming Songs chart, matching "Thriller" with a fifth frame in charge. American Pop singer Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) performs on stage at Madison Square Garden during the 'Bad Tour,' New York, New York, March 5, 1988. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)Getty ImagesMuch of the music Drake included on his recently released three albums, Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour, can be classified as either hip-hop or rap, though there are quite a few tunes from this latest chapter of the superstar's career that fit perfectly under the R&B label. When that trio of projects debuted, Drake completely dominated Billboard's hip-hop and rap tallies, and he performed incredibly well on R&B-focused listings as well.
The superstar's power over the latter rundowns has begun to wane, and that allows several of Michael Jackson's most famous compositions to climb again on various Billboard tallies that are centered around R&B music. He once again leads the R&B Streaming Songs chart, keeping himself from scoring a new No. 1 and tying his most impressive streak at the summit.