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Jamie Foxx Asks Quincy Jones to ‘Say Hello’ to His Late Sister in Touching Tribute


Jamie Foxx thanked Quincy Jones for the kindness he showed his late sister and for his indelible impact he had on the music industry in a tribute.

Jamie Foxx has joined the likes of Stevie Wonder,Paul McCartney, Toto’s Steve Lukather, and others who have paid tribute to the “peerless music producer” Quincy Jones in the wake of his death at the age of 91. The Django Unchained actor also recalled memories of Jones visiting his home and sharing heartwarming stories at his dinner table, adding, “You have no idea the impact you had on a young man from Texas. Most notably, Jones produced Michael Jackson ‘s Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad albums and worked with the popstar on the charity track “We Are the World,” which aimed to help those suffering from famine in Africa.

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