Michael Jackson Blocks Beyoncé From Charting A New No. 1 Hit
Beyoncé's newly released track 'Morning Dew (Donk)' debuted at number two on the Billboard R&B Streaming Songs chart. It was prevented from reaching the top spot by Michael Jackson's classic hit 'Billie Jean'.
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The chart performance highlights the enduring popularity of legacy music catalogs compared to new releases from contemporary superstars.
Hollywood & Entertainment Michael Jackson Blocks Beyoncé From Charting A New No. 1 Hit By Hugh McIntyre ,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Follow Author Jul 19, 2026, 11:00am EDT --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more . Summary Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” debuts on eight Billboard charts as the previously unreleased track from the upcoming twentieth-anniversary edition of B’Day becomes an immediate hit. The song launches inside the top 10 on five rankings, including the R&B Streaming Songs roster, where it starts at No. 2 behind Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.”
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