Music titan Quincy Jones passed away on November 3, 2024. As the world bids him the final goodbye, it is time to take a moment and reflect on the legacy he left behind through his daughters, Kidada and Rashida Jones. The two women have built successful careers in the entertainment industry and contributed greatly to the family legacy.
Kidada was born on March 22, 1974. Her younger sister, Rashida, was born two years later, on February 25, 1976. Quincy Jones shared the two daughters with his third wife, The Mod Squad actress Peggy Lipton.
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About Kidada Jones
Kidada Jones is a model, actress, and fashion designer who carved her niche in those professions. She was praised for her distinctive style and creativity while working with well-known brands and various fashion advertisements. A major feat of Kidada was when she styled Michael Jackson for a cover shoot in 1995 for Vibe Magazine, resulting in some legendary photographs of the King of Pop.
Kidada’s relationship with Tupac Shakur
One of the most significant life events in Kidada's life is her relationship with rapper Tupac Shakur, and it possibly remains one of the most iconic. The two began dating at the turn of 1996, and though initially shaky due to Tupac's interracial family issues with her father, things soon took a serious turn after he apologized to her in a bar. They then got engaged.
In her father's autobiography, Kidada called him “the love of my life”. The two were together for around four months before Tupac was assassinated on September 13, 1996.
About Rashida Jones
Rashida Leah Jones is an Emmy-winning American actress, writer, and producer. She is famous for her roles in The Office, Parks and Recreation, and also The Social Network.
Rashida’s first acting roles include the mini-series The Last Don. She then played Louisa Fenn on the Fox series Boston Public in the years 2000-2002. She went on to join the cast of the NBC series The Office as Karen Filippella. This was followed by her role as Ann Perkins in the series Parks and Recreation. Her films include I Love You, Man, The Social Network, Celeste, and Jesse Forever.
Trying her hands in the production business, Rashida produced Quincy, a documentary about her father which was awarded the Grammy for Best Music Film in the same year, 2019. She also contributed to writing Toy Story 4 of the year 2019 and featured in Netflix’s #blackAF of the year 2020.
About Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones was born on March 14, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois. Over his over 60-year career span, he paved himself as one of the most prominent music producers and composers of all time. Jones has received a staggering 28 Grammy Awards in the course of his career and has collaborated with legends including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, and Aretha Franklin.
Quincy Jones, 91, died on November 3, 2024. Jones died peacefully at home in Bel Air, California, his publicist Arnold Robinson announced.
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