Oscars 2025 Honors Quincy Jones with Tribute from Goldberg, Winfrey, Latifah

At the 2025 Oscars, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey paid tribute to the late Quincy Jones, who passed away in November 2024 at the age of 91. They celebrated his significant contributions to music and film, highlighting his status as the first Black composer nominated for an Oscar and his numerous accolades, including 28 Grammy Awards. Goldberg emphasized, "When we talk about Black excellence, we’re talking about Quincy," echoing Winfrey's sentiments about Jones as a figure of love and inspiration. Queen Latifah honored Jones with a live performance of 'Ease On Down the Road' from The Wiz, a film for which Jones served as musical supervisor. This tribute also marked the 40th anniversary of The Color Purple, which Jones produced. The event showcased the lasting impact of Jones' work on pop culture and the entertainment industry.