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Thriller Pose Inspires New R&B Artists

Updated 2026-05-07 13:45 UTC 1 source Neutral

R&B artists like Durand Bernarr, Eric Bellinger, and Ari Lennox have adopted the iconic 'Thriller' pose for their album covers, creating a new generation of music videos that pay homage to Michael Jackson's classic.

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Rolling Stone

How the ‘Thriller’ Lean Became a ‘Rite of Passage’ for a New Generation of R&B Artists

Durand Bernarr, Eric Bellinger, Ari Lennox, and others all put their own spin on the iconic reclining pose for the covers of their new albums

2026-05-07 13:39 UTC