"You probably wouldn't even know who Will Smith was if it wasn't for Quincy Jones." Will Smith led a moving tribute at the 2025 Grammy Awards to Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3 at the age of 91.

Will Smith presented a tribute to the late great Quincy Jones on Sunday at the 2025 Grammys, introducing performances from Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and Lainey Wilson.

Will Smith honored the late musical legend and Hollywood icon Quincy Jones with a touching message shared on social media, looking back on their time working together on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Smith noted how Jones changed his life “forever.” He added, “You probably wouldn’t even know who Will Smith was if it wasn’t for Quincy Jones. He made so many greats across multiple genr ...

Sadly, it was confirmed early this morning that Jones passed away at the age of 91. Now, various stars – like Will Smith, LL Cool J and Michael Caine – are paying tribute. Quincy Jones ...

Will Smith, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, Lainey Wilson, Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock paid touching tribute at the 67th Grammy Awards to late music producer Quincy Jones, who died last year ...

Watch on Deadline A post shared by Oprah (@oprah) Will Smith, with whom Jones worked on the seminal sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, said alongside a throwback photo of the two: “Quincy Jones ...

Will Smith made his first return to a major televised awards show Sunday evening, appearing at the Grammys to open a tribute to the late Quincy Jones. Smith opened the segment by introducing ...