Michael Jackson’s Top 50 Hit Songs on the Billboard Hot 100

Michael Jackson's illustrious career spanned nearly 50 years, making a significant impact on the Billboard charts. As a solo artist, he achieved an impressive 13 No. 1 singles, tying him with Drake for the most by a male artist in history. Additionally, four songs by the Jackson 5, with Michael on lead vocals, topped the chart. Jackson's journey to stardom began with his role as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 alongside his siblings Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Tito.

At just 12 years old, he showcased his talent by leading the group to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with their first four entries. By his teenage years, Michael had already scored solo hits, including the chart-topping "Ben" during the 1970s. His major breakthrough came with the release of Quincy Jones-produced album "Off the Wall" in 1979, which not only marked his fifth album but also solidified his position as a fully-formed artist.

The album's success paved the way for his crowning achievement, the 1982 hit "Thriller," widely regarded as the best-selling album of all time. This record-breaking album spent an astonishing 37 weeks atop the Billboard 200 and boasted seven singles that all reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, with two, "Billie Jean" and "Beat It," even reaching the No. 1 spot.

Throughout his career, Jackson continued to set records and make history on the Hot 100, with subsequent projects like "Bad" in 1987 producing a record five No. 1 singles and "You Are Not Alone" in 1995 becoming the first song to ever debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100. Even after his untimely death in 2009, his posthumous releases have remained popular, with collaborations such as "Love Never Felt So Good" featuring Justin Timberlake and a featured credit on Drake's 2018 track "Don't Matter to Me" both reaching No. 9 on the Hot 100.