Michael Jackson first artist Hot 100 six decades was confirmed as Thriller lifted to number 10 following the 2025 Halloween season . The 1982 classic amassed 14 million streams and a radio airplay audience of 9.3 million, according to Luminate . Rising from number 32, Jackson becomes the first artist ever to rank in the top 10 in six distinct decades: the 1970s, ’80s, ’90s, 2000s, ’10s and now ’20s.
Michael Jackson first artist Hot 100 six decades surpasses Andy Williams, who died in 2012 and whose history includes placements in the top 10 in five decades . Jackson first reached the Hot 100’s top 10 as a soloist in November 1971 with his debut on his own, Got To Be There . He boasts 30 top 10s, including 13 number ones throughout his storied career .
Michael Jackson first artist Hot 100 six decades achievement makes Thriller his sole longest-charting Hot 100 hit at 26 weeks . It one-ups two other classics from his Thriller album, as Billie Jean and Beat It each spent 25 weeks on the chart beginning in 1983 . His most recent top 10 appearance before Thriller’s resurgence was as a featured artist on Drake’s Don’t Matter to Me in 2018 .
Michael Jackson first artist Hot 100 six decades milestone comes as the Michael biopic trailer broke records with 116.2 million views in 24 hours. The King of Pop, who passed away in 2009, continues cementing his musical legacy posthumously. Thriller’s annual Halloween resurgence demonstrates the timeless appeal of Jackson’s artistry across multiple generations worldwide.
