In addition to his iconic music career,the late Quincy Joneswas also a father to seven children.
Quincy noted that his family was at the center of his life.
“Being a father is hands down one of the greatest blessings!”
the legendary producer observed onFacebookin 2018.
Quincy became a first-time dad on October 4, 1953, when his daughter Jolie Jones Levine was born.
Jolie had a front row seat to the beginning of her dad’s fame.
“Unless they were really into jazz .
they didn’t really know who he was,” Jolie recalled to"American Masters"in 2001.
“That was kind of cool because I kind of had, like, this little secret.”
During the 1960s, Jolie became a pioneering African-American model.
She also followed in her dad’s musical footsteps, singing and producing music.
However, she never relied on her dad’s fame and connections.
Jolie’s also a mom to two sons, as well as a grandmother.
Art is one of Jolie’s lifelong passions, and her drawings include breathtaking detailed portraits of children.
Her mom is Carol Reynolds.
Rachel has a longstanding love of horses, and she’s devoted her career to veterinary medicine.
Rachel started her career as a vet tech and later went to Tuskegee University.
Currently, she’s a CVCP or certified veterinary chiropractor.
Her mobile veterinary practice makes house calls and specializes in holistic and dental services.
Rachel is also a mom to two kids.
Over the years, Rachel and her dad have written sweet tributes to each other on Instagram.
“Most importantly he is a [grandpa] and my dad.”
Her mom is Ulla Andersson, Quincy’s second wife.
Like her half-sister Rachel, Martina has also shared numerous loving tributes to Quincy.
On a bittersweet note, Quincy’s final Instagram post before his death was a birthday greeting to Martina.
“So proud to be yo papa!”
“Big hug, I love you eternally.”
Martina’s younger brother is Quincy Delight Jones III.
In addition, he’s also an entrepreneur and owner of his own media company, QD3 Entertainment.
Kidada Jones is a fashion designer
Kidada Jones was born on March 22, 1974.
Her name has special significance in relation to Quincy Jones’s musical works.
Kidada’s mom is actor Peggy Lipton, Quincy’s third wife.
“My first thought was, Ooh, two houses!
Kidada later toldW Magazine.
“The sadness hit much later.”
Quincy’s fifth child shares the family’s penchant for creative expression.
Kidada has had a long career in fashion design, working for Tommy Hilfiger and Disney.
In fact, as part of her work, she’s created a line of Disney Princess-themed jewelry.
However, her romantic life has involved some famous individuals, including the late Tupac Shakur.
He later decided to make amends for his behavior, and it led to a relationship with Kidada.
Even so, her parents encouraged her to choose her own passions.
Rashida ended upmajoring in comparative religionat Harvard.
However, after she graduated, Rashida changed her mind, and decided to pursue acting.
“Rashida ended up leaving the beloved comedy seriesto explore opportunities behind the camera.
Due to her closeness with her subject, Rashida found the project to be particularly challenging.
Rashida had a tight relationship with her dad.
“Dad, you are the ultimate inspiration for how to live life to its fullest.
She’s a model, following in the footsteps of her mom, Nastassja Kinski.
While Kenya studied journalism in college, she also modeled occasionally.
However, after she graduated, Kenya segued into a steady modeling career.
In addition, Kenya’s mom shared her passion for animals and they bonded over their shared interest.
As an adult, Kenya has partnered with the charity Last Chance for Animals.
Like some of his other kids, Quincy had a sweet moniker for Kenya.
“Happiest of all birthdays to my popsicle @kenyakinskij!!
I love U always & forever…& then some extra on top,” Quincy wrote onInstagramin 2023.
