Quincy Jones has died on the age of 91. After the information broke this morning, quite a few artists and celebrities paid tribute to the pop and leisure icon. Michael Caine, star of the Jones-soundtracked Italian Job, honored his “celestial twin…. a titan within the musical world”; Flying Lotus stated “king” Quincy Jones was “completely the template”; Kelly Lee Owens remembered a producer who “put soul first”; and Ice-T, Nile Rodgers, Pink Siifu, and others additionally wrote messages celebrating the good composer.
Ice-T posted on X, “I awakened as we speak to the Horrible information that we misplaced Quincy Jones.. Genius is a discription loosely used however Not often deserved. Level clean, Quincy was the MAN. I gained my 1st Grammy with Quincy and I dwell together with his Knowledge day by day. My condolences exit to his household who I had the distinction of assembly. This one Hit me. God bless you KING.”
LL Cool J wrote on Instagram, “You have been a father and instance at a time once I actually wanted a father and instance. Mentor. Position mannequin. King. You gave me alternatives and shared knowledge. Music wouldn’t be music with out you. My condolences to the complete household. I like you. Relaxation within the sweetest music eternally.”
Amaarae wrote, “I assumed Quincy Jones was gonna dwell perpetually 💔. What an unimaginable loss. RIP to the best to ever do it! 🕊️”
High Dawg Leisure’s Punch called Jones the G.O.A.T. and acknowledged his magnificent interview style, writing on social media, “I aspire to be as sincere as Quincy Jones was in a few of his latter interviews lol. My guys was telling truths that nobody even knew to ask for.”
Victoria Monét posted, “💔💔💔💔💔 to considered one of my greatest inspirations! Quincy, I like you a lot!!! Your legacy will dwell on perpetually and ever 😢 Heaven positively received an improve with you.”
Colman Domingo, who starred within the Jones-produced remake of The Shade Purple, wrote on social media: “He requested, the place are you from? Philly I replied, his eyes twinkled and he talked in regards to the Uptown Theater. I used to be so thrilled to satisfy Mr. American Music himself. I actually kneeled as a result of he was a King. Thanks Mr. Quincy Jones for giving us all of the sound.”
