“Beat It” was written and performed by Michael Jackson for his 1982 album Thriller and released as a single in 1983. The track blended pop, rock, and R&B, with a famous guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen. Its music video and choreography helped make it a defining song of the era. Short excerpts remain common in online edits because the opening energy, strong rhythm, and familiar vocal performance are easy to match with dancing, dramatic entrances, nostalgic posts, and humorous confrontations.