Featuring Jackson’s videos for “Billie Jean” and two weeks later for “Beat It” widened the video-clip channel’s appeal as much as airplay on MTV widened the appeal of Michael Jackson.

Cent and Michael Jackson are very different artists. However, the "Billie Jean" singer made a big impact on 50 Cent at a young age.

Known as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Jackson rose to fame in 1966 when he joined his brothers' pop band, The Jackson 5. He launched his solo ...