12 Heartwarming Photos of Quincy Jones with His Seven Kids

Mar. 15, 2025

Quincy Jones family.Photo:Quincy Jones/Instagram

Quincy Jones/Instagram

Quincy Jonesaccomplished many things in his illustrious career, including his iconic collaboration withMichael Jacksonon 1982’sThrilleralbum.Still, with 28 Grammys and a rap sheet that includes working with the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, Will Smith and more, the legendary producer always maintained that his kids were the best things to ever happen to him.Quincy,who died on Nov. 3aged 91, wasfather to seven kids— Jolie, 71, Rachel, 61, Martina, 58, Quincy III, 56, Kidada, 50,Rashida, 48, and Kenya, 31.From adorable birthday shout-outs to sweet moments on the red carpet, see Quincy Jones' cutest photos with his kids.

Quincy Jonesaccomplished many things in his illustrious career, including his iconic collaboration withMichael Jacksonon 1982’sThrilleralbum.

Still, with 28 Grammys and a rap sheet that includes working with the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, Will Smith and more, the legendary producer always maintained that his kids were the best things to ever happen to him.

Quincy,who died on Nov. 3aged 91, wasfather to seven kids— Jolie, 71, Rachel, 61, Martina, 58, Quincy III, 56, Kidada, 50,Rashida, 48, and Kenya, 31.

From adorable birthday shout-outs to sweet moments on the red carpet, see Quincy Jones' cutest photos with his kids.

01of 12Quincy and KenyaQuincy Jones family Keya Kinski Jones.Kenya Kinski Jones/InstagramFor his birthday in 2021, Kenya posted this adorable throwback picture of an attentive Quincy lying on the floor and looking after her as a newborn.“Happy birthday my precious Dad. I love you more than you could ever even begin to comprehend. ‘Eternally’ ♥️,” she captioned the sweet photo.

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Quincy and Kenya

Quincy Jones family Keya Kinski Jones.Kenya Kinski Jones/Instagram

Kenya Kinski Jones/Instagram

For his birthday in 2021, Kenya posted this adorable throwback picture of an attentive Quincy lying on the floor and looking after her as a newborn.

“Happy birthday my precious Dad. I love you more than you could ever even begin to comprehend. ‘Eternally’ ♥️,” she captioned the sweet photo.

02of 12Happy Birthday, Rashida!Quincy and Rashida Jones.Quincy Jones/InstagramFor Rashida’s 46th birthday in 2022, the doting father posted another sweet message alongside this adorable throwback photo.“Happy Happy Birthday to my beloved doonkie@rashidajones!! I love U forever + eternity…” he began. “Gurl U already know how proud I am of you. One of life’s greatest gifts is being your & your sibling’s papa!! Keep on keepin’ on…U know I’m always right behind! <3 <3 <3”

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Happy Birthday, Rashida!

Quincy and Rashida Jones.Quincy Jones/Instagram

For Rashida’s 46th birthday in 2022, the doting father posted another sweet message alongside this adorable throwback photo.

“Happy Happy Birthday to my beloved doonkie@rashidajones!! I love U forever + eternity…” he began. “Gurl U already know how proud I am of you. One of life’s greatest gifts is being your & your sibling’s papa!! Keep on keepin’ on…U know I’m always right behind! <3 <3 <3”

03of 12A HandfulQuincy Jones with his kids.Quincy Jones/InstagramThe legendary producer had his hands full as he held his kids Quincy III and Martina.

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A Handful

Quincy Jones with his kids.Quincy Jones/Instagram

The legendary producer had his hands full as he held his kids Quincy III and Martina.

04of 12Making the RoundsQuincy Jones and his kids with Donna Hightower and Paul Kuhn.Ingo Barth/ullstein bild via GettyIn this shot from 1973, Jones is pictured with his kids alongside singer-songwriter Donna Hightower and pianist Paul Kuhn.

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Making the Rounds

Quincy Jones and his kids with Donna Hightower and Paul Kuhn.Ingo Barth/ullstein bild via Getty

Ingo Barth/ullstein bild via Getty

In this shot from 1973, Jones is pictured with his kids alongside singer-songwriter Donna Hightower and pianist Paul Kuhn.

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Playtime with Dad

Quincy Jones with his Kids.Quincy Jones/Instagram

Clearly an involved father, Quincy posted this playful photo with Martina and Quincy III for the former’s birthday in 2021.

06of 12Take Your Daughters to WorkQuincy Jones with daughters Rachel and Tina.Rick Maiman/Sygma via GettyNo stranger to sweeping at the Grammys, the famed producer got some love from daughters Rachel and Tina after winning big at the 1991 awards show.

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Take Your Daughters to Work

Quincy Jones with daughters Rachel and Tina.Rick Maiman/Sygma via Getty

Rick Maiman/Sygma via Getty

No stranger to sweeping at the Grammys, the famed producer got some love from daughters Rachel and Tina after winning big at the 1991 awards show.

07of 12Quality TimeQuincy Jones with daughter Kidada and Rashida.Donato Sardella/WireImageKidada and Rashida flanked their father as the trio attended a Disney Alice in Wonderland Mad Tea Party in L.A. in 2005.

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Quality Time

Quincy Jones with daughter Kidada and Rashida.Donato Sardella/WireImage

Donato Sardella/WireImage

Kidada and Rashida flanked their father as the trio attended a Disney Alice in Wonderland Mad Tea Party in L.A. in 2005.

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Night on the Town

Quincy with Rashida.Andreas Branch/Patrick McMullan via Getty

Andreas Branch/Patrick McMullan via Getty

09of 12Big NightQuincy with his daughter Kenya.ANDREAS BRANCH/Patrick McMullan via GettyClearly this was a favorite pose of his. Quincy put the spotlight on his youngest daughter Kenya as the two attended the Grammy Foundation’s Starry Night Honoring Quincy Jones at the University of California in 2007.

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Big Night

Quincy with his daughter Kenya.ANDREAS BRANCH/Patrick McMullan via Getty

ANDREAS BRANCH/Patrick McMullan via Getty

Clearly this was a favorite pose of his. Quincy put the spotlight on his youngest daughter Kenya as the two attended the Grammy Foundation’s Starry Night Honoring Quincy Jones at the University of California in 2007.

10of 12Hugs for DadQuincy with Rashida.J. Vespa/WireImageRashida gave her dad a squeeze while at a brunch event in Los Angeles.

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Hugs for Dad

Quincy with Rashida.J. Vespa/WireImage

J. Vespa/WireImage

Rashida gave her dad a squeeze while at a brunch event in Los Angeles.

11of 12All in the FamilyQuincy with daughter Rachel Jones and her children.Rachel Jones/Instagram"Happy birthday to my beautiful daud@drmarinavet!! You, your siblings, & your kiddos are the best gifts I’ve ever received, & are the gifts that keep on givin’!! Love U honey…sending U more love than U can handle!!…xxoo," theBack on the Blockcreator wrote alongside this picture featuringhis daughter Racheland her kids.

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All in the Family

Quincy with daughter Rachel Jones and her children.Rachel Jones/Instagram

Rachel Jones/Instagram

“Happy birthday to my beautiful daud@drmarinavet!! You, your siblings, & your kiddos are the best gifts I’ve ever received, & are the gifts that keep on givin’!! Love U honey…sending U more love than U can handle!!…xxoo,” theBack on the Blockcreator wrote alongside this picture featuringhis daughter Racheland her kids.

12of 12Lasting LegacyQuincy Jones with his family.Quincy Jones/InstagramWith such a large family, it can be hard to get everyone in the same room together, so when Kidada corralled got the crew for a shoot last year, her dad was thrilled.“If you know anything about me, then you already know my family is IT for me, so these pics will forever hold a special place in my ❤️…” he wrote, in part,alongside this heartwarming shot of his family.“Thank-Q to my precious pie Kidada for pulling this all together & giving the family a much-needed excuse to get all our booties in the same room!” he concluded, after thanking Tommy Hilfiger for dressing them all.

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Lasting Legacy

Quincy Jones with his family.Quincy Jones/Instagram

With such a large family, it can be hard to get everyone in the same room together, so when Kidada corralled got the crew for a shoot last year, her dad was thrilled.

“If you know anything about me, then you already know my family is IT for me, so these pics will forever hold a special place in my ❤️…” he wrote, in part,alongside this heartwarming shot of his family.

“Thank-Q to my precious pie Kidada for pulling this all together & giving the family a much-needed excuse to get all our booties in the same room!” he concluded, after thanking Tommy Hilfiger for dressing them all.

source: people.com