Smooth Criminal joins the Billions Club – Michael Jackson World Network

In a groundbreaking achievement, Michael Jackson’s iconic music video “Smooth Criminal” has surpassed one billion views on YouTube. With this achievement, Michael is the only artist of the 20th century to have five short films reach the billion dollar mark.

The song was featured on his 1987 album Bad and was released as a single in 1988 as part of the promotional campaign for his film Moonwalker. The accompanying music video, often referred to as a short film due to Michael’s ambitious visual approach, depicts him in a suave, 1930s-inspired gangster persona, famously performing the gravity-defying lean, which has become one of pop culture’s most iconic dance moves is.

This billion-dollar milestone for “Smooth Criminal” joins a prestigious list of Michael Jackson videos that have also reached the billion-dollar mark, including “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Beat It” and “They Don’t Care About.” Us”. .” In an age dominated by modern streaming giants, Michael’s ability to captivate new generations of fans is a testament to the timelessness of his music and visionary art.

As Michael continues to break records, his status as a music legend continues to grow, proving that the King of Pop’s reign is far from over.