So, the legendary Quincy Jones has recently passed away, and of course, Hollywood being Hollywood, he’s trending for reasons beyond just his death. If anyone could handle the heat, it’s definitely him, especially after some of the things I’ve dropped about him. I just let the chips fall where they may, and yeah, they definitely fell.
Quincy was behind some major moves in Hollywood. For instance, he had this magazine that was financed by Warner Brothers, and he got arrested over it. And there’s more — word is, he was allegedly setting up some pretty shady rings in Hollywood. I know, sounds wild, right? If you remember, Quincy was one of the few who distanced himself from Diddy and even made some bold comments about him. Now, since the news of his death has been spreading, some people are calling Quincy one of the originals — and saying that Diddy learned a lot from him.
But here’s where it gets even more interesting. Do you remember that old audio with Tupac (Mopar), where he talks about Quincy? I can’t seem to find it anywhere now, but in it, Pac mentioned how Quincy had made him an offer — something about being uncensored. That offer eventually led Tupac to meet Kidada, Quincy’s daughter. However, one of Quincy’s other daughters wasn’t happy with something Tupac had said. When Pac found out, he went to apologize. Turns out, it wasn’t Kidada who took offense, it was another one of Quincy’s daughters. So, Tupac stepped up, owned up to his mistake, and apologized to Quincy.
Quincy Jones is a name that holds a special place in the hearts of music lovers and entertainment enthusiasts around the world. To those who aren’t familiar with the ’90s, there have been some old allegations involving Quincy, particularly concerning his associations with figures like Will, Tevin Campbell, and others. But before we dive into that, let’s take a moment to reflect on his incredible legacy and look at the circumstances surrounding his death.
Quincy Jones’ life story is one of triumph over adversity. Growing up on the tough streets of the south side of Chicago, Quincy was involved in gangs before finding his true calling in music. His journey from the rough streets to the peak of Hollywood is nothing short of extraordinary. Quincy became one of the first Black executives to make a name for himself in Hollywood, and his musical career spanned decades, leaving behind a legacy that’s impossible to overlook.
He’s probably best known for his iconic partnership with Michael Jackson. Their collaboration began with Off the Wall in 1979, an album that sold over 20 million copies worldwide. But it was their next project, Thriller, that truly solidified their place in music history. With over 110 million copies sold, Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time. Quincy’s work on Thriller earned him numerous accolades, including the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, and a Record of the Year Grammy for Billie Jean.
But Quincy wasn’t just a force in the world of pop music. His career spanned every corner of the music industry, and he worked with some of the biggest names in jazz and pop, including Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Miles Davis, and Dinah Washington. Beyond music, Quincy made a huge impact on television. He executive-produced the hugely successful ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which launched Will Smith’s acting career. Quincy went on to produce other notable projects, such as In the House, Mad TV, the 1995 documentary The History of Rock and Roll, and the 2023 film adaptation of The Color Purple. He also founded Vibe magazine, which became a major voice in hip-hop culture and even got its own TV spin-off.
Quincy’s health, however, was a challenge throughout his life. In 1974, when he was just 41 years old, he suffered a brain aneurysm that nearly took his life. After undergoing surgery, doctors found a second aneurysm that was close to bursting, forcing him to undergo another emergency operation. Quincy later recounted his terrifying experience on Facebook, revealing that his friends even held a memorial service for him, thinking he wouldn’t survive. He was given only a 1% chance of survival and was told he’d never play the trumpet again, due to the risk of damaging brain implants. Yet Quincy, ever the fighter, couldn’t stay away from his trumpet. While on tour in Japan, he played, only to feel a sharp pain in his head. It turned out that the clip holding his blood vessel had loosened, and he had to stop playing for good.
While the cause of his death hasn’t been fully disclosed, it’s clear that Quincy had faced significant health battles in his later years. The legendary musician and producer passed away at the age of 91 at his home in Bel-Air, Los Angeles. His family released a statement, expressing both grief and pride, saying, “We take comfort and immense 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… Quincy Jones’s heart will beat for eternity.”
Quincy Jones was a trailblazer who changed the landscape of music and entertainment. Although we may never know the exact cause of his passing, his legacy will live on in the music he created, the artists he helped shape, and the lives he touched along the way.
Quincy Jones has been making headlines lately, not only because of his passing but also due to some old comments he made about Diddy. Back in June 2012, at a Spotify event, Quincy had a conversation with Bruno Mars where he said, “Diddy wouldn’t know a B flat if it hit him.” While he acknowledged Diddy’s impressive ability to market himself—mentioning his clothing lines and Ciroc vodka—he made it clear that he wasn’t impressed by the business mogul’s talents in music production. Quincy saw Diddy’s success as being more about business savvy than real musical chops.
However, after making those comments, Quincy posted on Facebook to clarify that he wasn’t trying to throw shade at Diddy. He wrote, “No controversy, no dis. I have nothing but love and respect for Diddy and all that he has achieved as an artist and an executive. Always have and always will.” Despite this, the earlier comments have not aged well, and now, in light of everything happening with Diddy, some people are saying Quincy was trying to warn us. Others, however, argue that Quincy shouldn’t have said such things about Diddy, especially considering some of the similar tactics he himself has been accused of in the past.
One person often brought up in conversations about Quincy is Tupac Shakur. If you remember, Quincy and Pac were close at one point, even to the point where Pac was considering signing with Quincy’s label. The story was revealed by Keyshia Cole during Fat Joe’s Instagram Live series, where she shared that MC Hammer had introduced her to Death Row, which is where she first met Tupac and Suge Knight.
According to Kesha, on the day Tupac passed away, he told her he was planning to leave Death Row and sign with Quincy Jones’s label. He even wanted her to join him. But before Tupac and Quincy could get close, Pac had made some sharp comments about him in an interview. He criticized Quincy’s interracial relationships and his mixed-race children. Around that time, Kidada Jones’s sister, Rashida, took aim at Tupac in an article, questioning his morals and accusing him of disrespecting their father.
Months later, Tupac met Kidada at a nightclub, and when he approached her, thinking she was Rashida, he tried to apologize for his earlier comments about Quincy. Instead, Kidada ended up falling for Tupac, and they started dating. Quincy, however, wasn’t thrilled about the relationship because of Tupac’s previous remarks. He didn’t want Kidada dating him, but eventually, he came around.
But here’s where it gets even juicier: rumors have circulated that Quincy himself may have had a thing for Tupac. Allegedly, Tupac even hinted in an interview that Quincy had made advances toward him, though no one has ever found the actual audio of that conversation. Still, a lot of people swear that the tape existed, and some suggest it was deliberately erased.
For instance, former Death Row bodyguard Reggie White Jr. spoke about this deleted audio on the Hip-Hop Uncensored podcast. He claimed he’d heard the rumor firsthand.
I don’t know if you remember, but we also asked Mopar Shakur about it. He mentioned that Tupac talked about it years ago—saying something like, “I’m not sure if it was Clive Davis or one of those guys, but Quincy Jones… Quincy Jones wanted…” (Can’t say too much here, you get the idea). That audio? It’s nowhere to be found.
So, the story continues to unfold, and this whole saga involving Tupac, Quincy, and Kidada just keeps getting more intriguing.
