Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" is about a man who may have fathered a child with a groupie. One of Jackson's brothers explained the song's connection to Motown founder Berry Gordy.

Released on November 30, 1982, “Billie Jean” is one of Michael Jackson’s most iconic tracks, featured on his album Thriller. The song showcases his storytelling genius, blending a catchy ...

Featuring Jackson’s videos for “Billie Jean” and two weeks later for “Beat It” widened the video-clip channel’s appeal as much as airplay on MTV widened the appeal of Michael Jackson.