Grammys, Will Smith and Quincy Jones

Will Smith says late 'father figure' Quincy Jones changed his life 'forever' with Fresh Prince in Grammys tribute
In one of his first major awards show appearances since the 2022 Oscars slap, Will Smith took to the Grammys stage to introduce a moving tribute to the late Quincy Jones.
Will Smith makes his return to Grammys with emotional tribute to the late Quincy Jones
Will Smith made his official return to a major awards show since the 2022 Oscars. The four-time Grammy winner and actor took the stage during the 2025 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 2. Smith was on hand to present the tribute that celebrated the life and legacy of the late Quincy Jones, a 28-time Grammy winner.
Will Smith Makes Awards Show Return After Oscars Slap With Quincy Jones Tribute at the Grammys: ‘He Changed My Life Forever'
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 Herbie Hancock on piano and later introduced “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo,
Stevie Wonder, Will Smith, more lead Quincy Jones tribute at Grammys
Will Smith, Cynthia Erivo, Stevie Wonder and more paid a touching tribute to Quincy Jones at the Grammy Awards.
Grammys Tribute to Quincy Jones Features Cynthia Erivo, Will Smith and a Medley of Iconic Hits
Janelle Monaé, Lainey Wilson, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and Jacob Collier also helped remember the late music legend on Sunday night.
Will Smith Honors Quincy Jones in First Award Show Appearance Since Oscars Slap
Smith's appearance was his first since the 2022 Oscars, where Chris Rock made jokes about Will’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head—caused by her alopecia condition. Will infamously yelled “Keep my wife’s name out your fucking mouth,” before hopping on stage and slapping Rock.
Will Smith delivers Quincy Jones tribute at 2025 Grammys - but viewers not happy
Will Smith made his return to an awards show hosting at the 2025 Grammy Awards, following his BET performance, as he took to the stage to honor the late Quincy Jones - but fans were not impressed
Lainey Wilson covers Ray Charles in a tribute to Quincy Jones at the 2025 Grammys Awards
Nashville's own Lainey Wilson took the stage at the 67th annual Grammy Awards to celebrate the life of composer, producer and arranger Quincy Jones in song. Stars across genres honored Jones — a 28-time Grammy Award-winner — with a tribute of his hits,
Quincy Jones 2025 Grammys Tribute Sparks Mixed Reviews
The Quincy Jones tribute at the 2025 Grammys was presented by Will Smith and featured performances from Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Jacob Collier, Lainey Wilson, and Janelle Monáe. “This past year,
Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, Stevie Wonder lead moving Quincy Jones tribute at the Grammy Awards
Herbie Hancock, Lainey Wilson, Jacob Collier and Will Smith also took the stage to celebrate the esteemed musician, composer and producer, who died in November.
Will Smith’s Return To Award Ceremonies With Grammys Quincy Jones Tribute Faces Backlash
Will Smith made his first big return to an awards show stage at the 2025 Grammys, after the shocking moment when the Men in Black actor slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. The 56-year-old made an emotional tribute to the late Quincy Jones,
Will Smith leads Quincy Jones Grammys 2025 tribute as Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, Lainey Wilson perform
Will Smith presented a tribute to the late great Quincy Jones on Sunday at the 2025 Grammys, introducing performances from ...
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Did Quincy Jones help Frank Sinatra create hit song Fly me to the moon? Will Smith pays tribute to legendary producer at the Grammys
The late Quincy Jones has been honored for his vast influence on the music industry during the 67th Grammy Awards by Will ...
Quincy Jones Paid Generation-Spanning, Genre-Crossing Tribute With All-Star Grammys Performance
The star-studded homage included contributions from Herbie Hancock, Janelle Monáe, Stevie Wonder and many more artists.