Michael Jackson Owns 60% Of The Top 10 On One Chart This Week

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentMichael Jackson Owns 60% Of The Top 10 On One Chart This WeekByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 08:30am EDTMichael Jackson fills six spaces inside the top 10 on the U.K.'s Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles chart, and 10 of 40 spaces in total. 399369 133: Singer Michael Jackson accepts his Peformer of the Century Award during the 29th Annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium January 9, 2002 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)Getty ImagesDuring his career, Michael Jackson wrote and recorded music that in some cases defied genres, and in other instances perfectly encapsulated what one style was all about. He’s known as the King of Pop, but he also produced smashes that can be classified as R&B and dance, among others. In the United Kingdom, Jackson often appears on the Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles tally, which looks at the bestselling tracks that are labeled R&B, hip-hop, and rap. Following the incredible success of the musician’s biopic Michael at the box office, the late star’s music is on the rise across the charts in the country He scores new big wins on a variety of tallies and even another bestselling album, but when it comes to songs, Jackson performs spectacularly well on the hip-hop and R&B-leaning rundown.Michael Jackson Scores Six Top 10 HitsOn the current edition of the Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles chart, Jackson claims six of the spots within the top 10. That means that more than a decade after his passing, the superstar is responsible for 60% of the 10 biggest hits in those genres. Jackson’s highest-ranking smash at the moment is “Dirty Diana,” which jumps from No. 21 to No. 4. “Human Nature” comes next, and it reenters the tally at No. 5. Jackson closes out the region by appearing at Nos. 7 thr...