The King of Pop

By: BHS Features Staff

April 29, 2026

Who do you think of when you hear the title King of Pop? Simple, it can only be Michael Jackson.

Known as the King of Pop, Michael Joseph Jackson was a best-selling American singer, dancer, songwriter, and philanthropist. He is considered to be one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. He influenced generations of artists with his blend of Pop, Rock, and R&B. Jackson’s music videos for “Beat it,” “Billie Jean,” and “Thriller” were groundbreaking and became MTV staples in the 1980s and are still frequently viewed today.

As a child, Jackson became the lead singer of his family’s popular Motown group, The Jackson 5. He began his professional singing career at the age of five by joining his brothers’ group as a backup musician before emerging as the lead vocalist. Later on after the group began succeeding, Jackson began his solo career while still performing with The Jackson 5. From here, off-the-charts his career went. 

Michael Jackson was incredibly successful and is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time.

So, why did we just provide you with background information on the King of Pop? The movie Michael was just released on April 24 and is currently in theaters nationwide.

If you are a Jackson enthusiast or do not know much about him and his life, buy a ticket to see why Micheal Jackson was nicknamed the King of Pop, along with seeing his many accomplishments and everything that he had to persevere through.

Happy viewing!

(Information sourced from Rotten Tomatoes.)