Michael Jackson's estate, MIJAC Music, has acquired ownership to Sly and the Family Stone music catalog. The Estate also owns the entirety of the band’s catalog outside the United States, according to a press release. The executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson said:
"Sly and the Family Stone were a force for enlightenment and positive change, a message that Michael believed in. He recognized [Sly Stone]’s genius and the power of his words and music which is why he first acquired the catalog and why we at MIJAC follow in Michael’s footsteps today." Sly Stone himslef said, “Thank You Mijac (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin).”