Now it may very well be that the Nation of Islam never had control over Michael Jackson's business affiars. But I have no doubt that they have exerted some control over his mind.

Jewish group demands apology from Jackson

LOS ANGELES - The Anti-Defamation League on Wednesday demanded an apology from Michael Jackson after ABC aired what was said to be a telephone answering-machine message in which the pop star referred to Jews as “leeches”....

A transcript provided by King’s office quotes Jackson as saying: “They suck them like leeches. ... They start out the most popular person in the world, make a lot of money, big house, cars and everything and end up penniless. It’s a conspiracy. The Jews do it on purpose.”

I'd ask Michael Jackson's security detail what they think, but I imagine they wouldn't welcome the question.