From LL Cool J to Victoria Monét – the world reacts to the death of Quincy Jones at the age of 91

The world woke up to the news of the death of renowned music producer Quincy Jones over the weekend. He was 91 years old.

Music experts equivalent to LL Cool J and Victoria Monét, in addition to fans around the world, shared touching tributes to the legendary producer and songwriter who, over the years, produced Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” “Off the Wall” and “Bad” and music for movies and tv programs 70-year profession.

“You were a father and an example at a time when I really needed a father and an example. Mentor. A role model. King. 👑You gave me opportunities and shared wisdom. Without you, music wouldn’t be music,” LL Cool J wrote in the caption Instagram post which included a photograph of Jones holding several Grammy Awards.

He continued: “My condolences to the entire family. I love you. Rest forever in the sweetest music. #ripquincyjones one of one.”

After startup her post on X with five heart emojis, Monet wrote: “this is one of my biggest inspirations! Quincy, I love you so much!!! Your legacy will live forever 😢 Heaven has certainly been improved because of you.”

“Abbott Elementary” star Sheryl Lee Ralph sent: “Rest in peace and great game Quincy Jones! What a life well lived.”

IN long tribute to X playwright Jeremy O. Harris posed the query, “What couldn’t he do?”

Harris continued: “Quincy Jones, literally born at a time when the limits to the size of a black boy’s dreams were unfathomable, taught us that there is no such thing as a limit. His contributions to American culture were limitless. First black person nominated for an Oscar for best rating. First black person nominated twice later in the same yr. Producer of undoubtedly the biggest albums of the twentieth century. EGOT. The father of several incredibly talented children and the godfather of musicians around the world. CRUSH QUINCY.

He added: “It fucks me up. I wish I could have told him how much he meant to me, reading about him when I was a teenager in Virginia. When I was in Tokyo, I heard stories from people like Makoto Ozone, a Japanese jazz musician, about his mentorship. He was a model of how to live art.”

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Ghanaian-American singer Ammarae sent“I thought Quincy Jones would live forever. What an incredible loss. RIP to the greatest to ever do it!”

Written by actor Colman Domingo entry on X “He asked: Where are you from? Philly, I replied, his eyes lit up and he talked about the Uptown Theater. I was very excited to meet Mr. American Music himself. I literally knelt down because he was the king. Thank you to Mr. Quincy Jones for giving us the right sound.”

Reverend Al Sharpton as well as“I’m saddened to hear of the death of Quincy Jones. Today we remember a real giant – a cultural icon whose transforming influence will proceed.

Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, announced that the iconic music producer died on Sunday, November 3, at his Los Angeles home surrounded by his family.

According to his family’s statements, including: Billboardthey said: “He is truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed; we take comfort and great pride in knowing that the love and joy that were the essence of his being were shared with the world through all that he created.”

The family added: “Through his music and boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will continue to beat for eternity.”

Two days before his death, the father of seven sent a sweet birthday tribute to one of his daughters, Martina Jones.

“Happy birthday to my Tina Beena @martinafotos1!! 🎉. I’m so proud to be your dad! Hugs tight, I love you forever 🫶🏾💜,” he wrote in the caption Instagram post which included a photograph of the two posing together.

In addition to Martina, Jones is survived by daughters, actress Rashida Jones, Jolie Jones Levine, Rachel Jones, Kidada Jones and Kenya Kinski-Jones; son Quincy Jones III; brother Richard Jones and sisters Theresa Frank and (*91*) Jay.