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 ...

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.

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.