[citation needed] In 2013, another version of the song leaked featuring Jackson's vocals in a duet with Canadian artist Justin Bieber.

In response to criticism over this remix, the Michael Jackson Estate had not authorized release of this recording, and has since made attempts to remove the song from as many sites and YouTube channels as possible.

[8] On May 18, 2014, a Pepper's ghost (incorrectly referred to as a hologram[9]) illusion of Michael Jackson performed "Slave to the Rhythm", for the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.

[10] The Talauega brothers, Rich and Tone, were brought on right after New Year's Day, and they started to draw up dance moves for Jackson and for the other dancers in the film.

The brothers' involvement with Jackson dates back to the 1995 MTV Video Music Awards; they also were backup dancers for the HIStory World Tour in 1997.