"This past year, we lost one of the most groundbreaking and influential figures of our times — Quincy Jones," Smith said on the Crypto.com Arena stage beside Herbie Hancock, who

Will Smith, Cynthia Erivo, Stevie Wonder and more paid a touching tribute to Quincy Jones at the Grammy Awards.

Will Smith presented a tribute to the late great Quincy Jones on Sunday at the 2025 Grammys, introducing performances from Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and Lainey Wilson.