Michael Jackson's 'Chicago' Reaches Top 10 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
Michael Jackson's song "Chicago," released over a decade ago on his posthumous album Xscape, has climbed to No. 10 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, marking his thirty-sixth top 10 hit on that chart. The resurgence comes after renewed interest in Jackson's catalog following the release of his biopic Michael. The achievement underscores Jackson's enduring legacy as one of the most successful artists in chart history, with 56 total entries on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Michael Jackson's "Chicago," originally released in 2014 on his posthumous album Xscape, has climbed from No. 15 to No. 10 on this week's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, earning him his thirty-sixth top 10 placement on that ranking. The song was never promoted as a single upon its initial release but has gained significant traction recently, driven by renewed interest in Jackson's catalog following the theatrical release of his biopic Michael. The track is performing strongly across multiple Billboard charts, reaching new peaks on eight different charts including No. 2 on R&B Streaming Songs and No. 4 on Hot R&B Songs. Jackson currently has 18 songs charting on various Billboard tallies this week. With thirteen No. 1 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, Jackson ranks seventh all-time in that category, placing him alongside legendary artists like Marvin Gaye and Usher.
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Michael Jackson’s Decade-Old Song Finally Reaches The Top 10
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