Quincy Jones, the legendary producer behind icons like Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin, is said to have left behind an estimated $500 million fortune, which will be divided equally among his seven children.
Born on March 14, 1933 in Chicago, Jones’ career spanned more than seven decades and touched almost every genre of popular music. A prominent figure in the industry, he won 28 Grammy Awards and worked as a composer, arranger, conductor and television producer. His most iconic achievement was producing Michael Jackson’s songs Sensationalbest-selling album of all time.
Jones died at age 91 on November 3, 2024, at home in Bel Air, surrounded by family. His death was confirmed by his loved ones, who described him as “one of a kind,” love and joy persist through his music.
The division of his assets has attracted considerable attention due to his extraordinary career and business success. Sources close to the family and social media posts confirm that his seven children—Rashida Jones, Kidada Jones, Quincy Jones III, Jolie Jones Levine, Kenya Kinski-Jones, Martina Jones and Rachel Jones— Each person will inherit about 71 USD. million. This division reflects Jones’s desire to treat his children from different relationships equally, demonstrating his commitment to his family despite his demanding professional life. that.
Jones’ personal life is as complicated as his career. He was married three times and had children with multiple partners. His eldest child, Jolie, was born from his first marriage to Jeri Caldwell. He later had two children, Martina and Quincy III, with Ulla Andersson. His two daughters Kidada and Rashida are from his marriage to actress Peggy Lipton. Jones has two more children, Rachel with dancer Carol Reynolds, and Kenya with actress Nastassja Kinski.
The inheritance is a financial legacy and a continuation of Jones’ artistic influence. His daughter, Rashida, followed in his footsteps, making a name for herself as an actress, writer and producer. She starred in Parks and Recreation and produced the Grammy Award-winning documentary Quincyabout her father’s life and career.
In addition to his wealth, Jones’ assets also include the rights to his vast music catalog, which will continue to generate royalties, preserving his musical legacy. His ventures in film and television production, record labels and publishing further contributed to the wealth passed down to his family.
