This video examines why Billie Jean became the defining moment of Michael Jackson’s career. It traces how the song’s release and a pivotal televised performance propelled him into global superstardom.

Its impact went far beyond the charts. “Billie Jean” contained an unforgettable blend of pop, R&B, and funk, paired with a ...

Before it was put to bed there was the little matter of the title. Quincy Jones suggested changing the title to ‘Not My Lover ...

On March 10, 1983, Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” video premiered on a then-fledgling cable channel called MTV. And it changed the network — not to mention the music video medium and pop music in ...

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"Be careful of what you do," sings Michael Jackson in "Billie Jean." Jackson is pictured here three years before his 2009 fatal overdose on a general anesthetic that he took just to sleep at night.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. Michael Jackson in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Ron ...