Remembering Quincy Jones: Advice to His Daughter about Being a ‘Nepo Baby,’ Black Celeb’s Tribute, Mastermind Behind ‘The Color Purple’ Soundtrack, Stunning Work with Michael Jackson, Unfiltered Opinion on Elvis Presley, and More…

Thank you Quincy Jones for helping give us "Billie Jean" and much much more.

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The Life and Times of Quincy Jones

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The music industry and fans across the world are mourning the loss of Quincy Jones, whose generations-spanning career netted him a whopping 28 Grammy awards with legendary artists including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Richie and more. It’s hard to overstate the impact and legacy Jones leaves behind. Come with us on a walk down memory lane, as we look back at Jones’ masterful career. — Jared Alexander

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Black Celebs React to Quincy Jones’ Passing

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You cannot write the history of Black music and entertainment without Quincy Jones. During his 70-year career as a musician, producer and composer, his impact has been felt throughout our culture. According to a statement from his family, Jones died Sunday night at the age of 91, at his home in Bel Air, Calif. — Stephanie Holland

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To Quincy Jones, Black American Music Will Forever Owe a Debt

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The music industry is in mourning following the death of songwriting titan, Quincy Delight Jones Jr., Sunday (Oct. 3) night. He was 91. — Phenix S Halley

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Quincy Jones Gave Daughter Rashida Jones This Wise Advice About Being a ‘Nepo Baby’

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The “nepo-baby” conversation is everywhere and is showing no signs of death anytime soon. In a recent interview, Rashida Jones, actress and daughter of Quincy Jones and the late model/actress Peggy Lipton, gave her few cents on the conversation and her relationship to fame, while sharing specific advice her famed record producer father gave her when she entered the workforce. — Jared Alexander

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The ‘We Are the World’ Doc Spills Major Tea About Michael Jackson, Prince, Al Jarreau, And More

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After it’s initial debut at this year’s Sundance Film Festival just last week, “The Greatest Night in Pop,”—the documentary chronicling the making of the hit 1985 song “We Are the World—is now available on Netflix. — Shanelle Genai

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‘The Color Purple’ Soundtrack Will Feature Usher, Ciara, Megan Thee Stallion And More

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The soundtrack for the remake of “The Color Purple,” announced Monday via Warner Bros. Pictures and gamma., features a beautiful bevy of Black talent including Mary J. Blige, Megan Thee Stallion and Jennifer Hudson. — Candace McDuffie

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Why Wouldn’t Quincy Jones Work With Elvis? It’s Obvious—Mr. ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ Was a ‘Racist MF’ [Updated]

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Quincy Jones likes Brazilian music. — Tonja Renée Stidhum

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National Museum of African American Music to Honor Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and Fisk Jubilee Singers

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The National Museum of African American Music has chosen this year’s recipients of its Rhapsody & Rhythm Awards, and the selection is elite! On Wednesday, NMAAM announced it will honor Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and the Fisk Jubilee Singers, per Billboard. — Tonja Renée Stidhum

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