The TikTok version is a popular audio trend often used for celebrity or anime edits, as well as a specific "crush" slideshow trend. This high-energy version of the track—originally from the posthumous album Xscape —features a significantly increased BPM and higher-pitched vocals. Audio & Visual Trend Guide

: Unlike traditional Michael Jackson dance tracks, the sped-up "Chicago" is primarily used for high-velocity visual edits and slideshows.

The segment most frequently used on TikTok focuses on the first verse and chorus:

: Users often create a 9-second clip or longer slideshow that syncs photos of themselves, a celebrity crush, or fictional characters to the beat.

: Many versions use additional effects like reverb and overlapping to create a more atmospheric "hoodtrap" or "drill" remix feel. Core Lyrics (TikTok Segment)