Global charts: Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj and BTS lead, Michael Jackson classics climb Top 10

Two different global charts this week crown different songs: Justin Bieber’s hit and BTS’s single each hold No. 1 honors on Billboard’s worldwide listings, while renewed interest in Michael Jackson’s catalog has pushed two of his classics back into the Global 200 top 10. The movement underlines how a major film release can rapidly reshape streaming trends around the world.

BTS’s “Swim” slipped to No. 2 on the Billboard Global 200 after four straight weeks at the summit in April, but it reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart. Meanwhile, Justin Bieber’s “Beauty and a Beat” is the top-ranked song on the Global 200 this week, with Jackson’s “Billie Jean” and “Beat It” surging into the upper reaches of the list.

Michael, the new biopic that premiered April 24, is the clear catalyst behind the Jackson revival. Streams for “Billie Jean” and “Beat It” jumped about 31% worldwide, helping the two tracks hit career highs on the Global 200 since that chart launched in 2020.

What changed this week

On the Global 200 specifically, “Billie Jean” rose to No. 4 from No. 8 with 48.1 million global streams (up roughly 31%), while “Beat It” climbed to No. 7 with 36.9 million streams (also up about 31%). Olivia Rodrigo’s recent hit “Drop Dead” slipped back to No. 5 after debuting at No. 1 two weeks ago. Tame Impala and JENNIE’s “Dracula” remains inside the top five after peaking at No. 2.

Outside the U.S., the picture slightly differs: BTS’s “Swim” moved from No. 2 to No. 1 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart with about 50 million streams and roughly 3,000 downloads sold outside the United States, while “Beauty and a Beat” dropped to No. 2 after two weeks at the top of that list.

• Billboard Global 200 (selected positions)

  • No. 1: Justin Bieber — “Beauty and a Beat”
  • No. 2: BTS — “Swim”
  • No. 3: — (position filled by another track this week)
  • No. 4: Michael Jackson — “Billie Jean” (48.1M streams, +31%)
  • No. 5: Olivia Rodrigo — “Drop Dead”

• Billboard Global Excl. U.S. (selected positions)

  • No. 1: BTS — “Swim” (50M streams outside U.S., sales down ~26%)
  • No. 2: Justin Bieber — “Beauty and a Beat”
  • No. 3: Michael Jackson — “Billie Jean” (35.9M streams outside U.S., +30%)
  • No. 4: Tame Impala & JENNIE — “Dracula”
  • No. 5: Michael Jackson — “Beat It” (27.8M streams outside U.S., +29%)

Why this matters

The data shows how cultural events—especially widely seen films—can quickly redirect listening behavior, lifting legacy artists onto contemporary charts. For the music industry, those spikes translate into renewed catalog revenue and media attention; for listeners, they reshape playlists and social conversations.

Billboard’s global rankings are derived from a weighted mix of official streams (both paid and ad-supported tiers across audio and video services) plus digital download sales from full-service online retailers. Sales directly from artists’ own stores are excluded from the calculations.

Expect more volatility in the coming weeks as audiences continue to watch Michael and streaming patterns respond. For now, the charts reflect a rare crossover moment where a major motion picture has returned decades-old hits to the modern streaming spotlight.