The stars are remembering the life and legacy of music producer Quincy Jones.
Jones, known for working with the likes of Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, died aged 91 on Sunday (Monday AEDT).
American rapper and actor Ice T paid tribute to the "genius" music producer who he won a Grammy Award with after collaborating on the 1989 track Back on the Block.
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Quincy Jones died aged 91 surrounded by family. (Drew Gurian/Invision/AP)“I woke up today to the Terrible news that we lost Quincy Jones.. Genius is a description loosely used but Rarely deserved. Point blank, Quincy was the MAN. I won my 1st Grammy with Quincy and I live with his Wisdom daily,” he wrote on X.
Hollywood great Michael Caine shared a tribute for his birthday twin.
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Rapper Ice T paid tribute to music producer Quincy Jones. (X/ Ice T)“My Celestial twin Quincy was a titan in the musical world. He was a wonderful and unique human being, lucky to have known him,” Caine said on X (both Caine and Jones were born March 14, 1933).
Actor Colman Domingo recalled meeting Jones in a personal message.
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“He asked, where are you from? Philly I replied, his eyes twinkled and he talked about the Uptown Theatre. I was so thrilled to meet Mr. American Music himself. I literally kneeled because he was a King. Thank you Mr. Quincy Jones for giving us all the sound."
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“We’ve lost a pure unadulterated genius. 20th century music carries his imprint,” playwright Lynn Nottage paid tribute to Jones.
American singer and pianist Harry Connick Jr. said that Jones was his "hero".
“My hero. truly one of the greatest minds the music world has ever known. he was so kind to me, so wonderful, such an influence. his legacy and his music will live forever. thank you for everything, Q. you were the dude,” he wrote on Instagram.
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The Weeknd shared a photo with Jones. (X/ theweeknd)Abel Tesfaye, who goes by the stage name The Weeknd, posted a black and white photo of him with the music producer.
"The Reason," he said with a red heart emoji. "Thank you for everything Mr. Quincy Jones."
Acting icon Morgan Freeman said the producer had "left an enduring legacy" behind.
"Today, we say goodbye to the legendary Quincy Jones – a musical giant whose genius reshaped our world and left an enduring legacy. Rest well, Quincy. #legend."
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Former professional basketball play Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Jr. shared a length message along with a few photos of him and Jones over the years to X.
"I'm deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend and an all-time icon, Quincy D. Jones. Quincy had an exceptional ear for music," he wrote.
"Through his incredible talents as an artist, composer, and producer, he exemplified true artistry and innovation throughout his unrivaled career. There will never be another Quincy D. Jones!"
Former US president Bill Clinton shared a statement, remarking that "Few people have ever matched Quincy Jones' impact on American and global culture."
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