Quincy Jonesthe legendary music producer and composer, died on November 3rd at the age of 91his family announced Monday morning. The tributes immediately began pouring in, with celebrities from across the entertainment industry recognizing the 28-time Grammy winner for his contributions to culture, which included producing Michael JacksonHe was responsible for “Off the Wall”, “Thriller” and “Bad”, among others, produced and conducted the charity single “We Are the World” and composed and produced the music for the film “The Color Purple”. Music, film and television.

“The world mourns the loss and celebrates the life of Quincy Jones – a legendary talent whose contributions to music spanned generations and genres. “What a decades-long partnership between MJ and Q has produced is unmatched and includes the best-selling album of all time.” , according to the official X report on Michael Jackson's estate posted. “Rest in peace, Q.”

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“My heavenly twin Quincy was a titan in the music world,” the actor said Michael Caine posted to

Rev Al Sharpton paid tribute to Jones and shared a photo of them together at a 2008 ASCAP awards ceremony, where Jones received the Pied Piper Award. “Today we remember a true giant – a cultural icon whose transformative influence will live on,” the former presidential candidate wrote.

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“You were a father and a role model at a time when I really needed a father and a role model,” rapper and actor LL Cool J continued writing Instagram. “Mentor. Role model. King. 👑You gave me opportunities and shared wisdom. Without you, music wouldn't be music. My condolences go out to the entire family. I love you. Rest forever in the sweetest music. #ripquincyjones one of one.” LL was dating Jones' daughter Kidada from 1992 to 1994.

“Today I woke up to the terrible news that we lost Quincy Jones. “Genius is a description used loosely but rarely earned,” rapper and actor Ice T wrote on X. “Unexplained, Quincy was the MAN. I won my first Grammy with Quincy and live with his wisdom every day. My condolences go out to his family, whom I had the honor of meeting. That hit me. God bless you, KING.” Ice and Jones won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1991 along with Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel & Quincy Jones III for their collaborative track “Back on the Block.”

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Abel Tesfayethe singer known as The Weeknd, shared a photo of the two and thanked Jones “for everything.”

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Actor Colman Domingowho starred in the Jones-produced musical remake of “The Color Purple,” shared a memory of the time he met Jones. “He asked: Where are you from? Philly I answered, his eyes sparkled and he talked about the Uptown Theater,” the “Sing Sing” star posted on X. “I was so excited to meet Mr. American Music in person. I literally knelt because he was a king. Thank you, Mr. Quincy Jones, for setting the tone for us.”

“Rest in Peace and Perfect Pitch Quincy Jones!” Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph wrote to X. “What a life well lived.”

Writer and producer of “The People v. OJ Simpson.” Larry Karaszewski shared that his son's middle name is Quincy after Jones, “born the night Q brought out the Oscars.”

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Bassist Peter Hookwhose legendary post-punk band New Order was signed to Jones' record label Qwest in America, divided a fond memory of Hook. “He made us great in America. He was so humble and sweet that you fell in love with him immediately.”

Jazz critic and music historian Ted Gioia recognized Jones' remarkable versatility. “No musician of his generation moved so effortlessly and brilliantly between styles and settings – he worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson to Miles Davis,” he wrote on X. “What a remarkable career!”

Music journalist Jeff Weiss succinctly summarized Jones' contributions to culture: “RIP Quincy Jones, who defined the highest level of musical genius for five generations. Perhaps the greatest producer and soundtrack composer of all time. The most quotable, the coolest, who has done everything from Thriller to Vibe to Fresh Prince. Who did everything better than anyone else?”

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