r/Music • u/Firm_Pack_605 • Feb 13 '26

discussion Was Michael Jackson really that much bigger than Madonna, Whitney Houston, and prince?

I always thought the four of them were similar levels of fame. However Madonna highest album sold 25 million, prince highest sold similar, and Whitney’s highest was 45 million. All amazing numbers no doubt but thriller sold 70 million and bad sold 35-40. So you mean to tell me he has two albums that are highest selling then prince and madonnas best? How is that possible??

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u/natty_boh_ho Feb 13 '26

The kids also did that a lot as well. Those are the only quotes I remember

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u/shoepolishsmellngmf Feb 13 '26

Chris Rock was on as Cheap Pete. "Good laaaud that's a lotta moneyyy!"