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Michael Jackson didn't just top the charts — he broke them. From the paternity scandal that inspired "Billie Jean" to the patented shoes behind "Smooth Criminal's" impossible lean, from Eddie Van Halen sneaking off his own band's rehearsal to record "Beat It" for free, to the lawsuit hiding inside "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" — these are the true, fact-checked stories behind the King of Pop's ten greatest hits.
Counting down from #10 to #1, we dig into the real history behind the songs that redefined the music video, forced MTV to integrate its all-white rotation, and turned one artist into the biggest name in music history.
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