Queen Latifah hit the stage at the 97th Academy Awards with a live performance, paying tribute to the late Quincy Jones through a performance of “Ease On Down the Road.” Jones died in November, and Latifah’s performance honored the Grammy-winning producer and film composer who collaborated with Michael Jackson.

Quincy Jones leaves behind iconic legacy, from 'Thriller' to 'We Are the World' His honoring at the Oscars is a tribute in part to his role in producing movie scores. Early in his

Quincy Jones was honored with a moving musical tribute during the 2025 Oscars Sunday night. Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg, co-stars in Jones' 1985 film "The Color Purple," led the tribute the legendary music producer,