Quincy Jones' 7 Children: All About His Sons and Daughters

Mar. 15, 2025

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The music industry icon, whodied at age 91 on Nov. 3, 2024, loved his children: Jolie, 71, Rachel, 61, Martina, 58, Quincy III, 56, Kidada, 50,Rashida, 49, and Kenya, 32.

“He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly,” the family wrote in a statement following Quincy’s death. “We take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the world through all that he created.”

The 28-time Grammy winner had close relationships with his sons and daughters, but he admitted it wasn’t always easy. “Never underestimate your role in your kid’s lives,” he wrote. “I learned that a bit later in my life, but I’m so glad I finally figured it out because being a father is hands down one of the greatest blessings!”

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Several of Quincy’s kids have followed in his footsteps, pursuing careers in the entertainment industry.

“[They] never cease to amaze me with how brilliant, kind, creative, & perseverant they are,” he wrote alongside afamily photodedicated to his six daughters in 2018. “In each of their respective fields, they continue to push forward, despite the external voices that tell them they aren’t good enough, or forces that try to keep them down.”

Here’s everything to know about Quincy Jones' kids: Jolie, Rachel, Martina, Quincy III, Kidada, Rashida and Kenya.

Jolie Jones Levine, 71

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Quincy’s oldest child, Jolie, was born on Oct. 4, 1953. Quincy welcomed his first daughter with his high school sweetheart and first wife, Jeri Caldwell, before they divorced in 1966.

Jolie’s childhood was relatively private, but she did begin modeling at a young age and posed for fashion magazines likeMademoiselleandSeventeen.

She went on to appear in films likePanic in Echo Parkand make music. She even performed her song “Take a Second Look” for the soundtrack of the filmHunkin 1987.

These days she’s an artist, writer and activist. She is somewhat private and prefers to stay out of the public eye due to her experience with Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS).

“I had to become a refugee from the modern world,” Jolie wrote. “As a result, I lost connection with friends and family.”

She now aims to raise awareness about the condition through her website and create a space for others to open up about living with it.

Jolie is married to music producer Stewart Levine, and they share two kids — Donovan Levine and Sunny Levine. She’s also a loving grandmother and often makes art for her loved ones.

She and her famous father shared a special relationship. On March 14, 2022, she shared asweet throwback photoof her and Quincy on Instagram with the caption, “Happy birthday Daddykins! I’ll always be your little girl. I love you.”

Rachel Jones, 61

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Rachel did not follow her father into show business. Instead, she graduated from the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999 and now owns a holistic mobile veterinary practice in Los Angeles and New York.

Rachel and Quincy had a very loving relationship. In June 2020, the vet sang her dad’s praises onInstagram, writing, “Thank you for choosing me to be your daughter. Your brilliance lives in me and for that I am grateful. For you I am grateful. I LOVE YOU!”

Quincy was equally appreciative of his second-oldest daughter. While wishing her a happy birthday in July 2021, hewrote, “Thank U for your love & light … We all know this world needs more of it! Proud of U honey … Love U eternally & then some.”

Rachel is a mother of two adult kids. On Mother’s Day in 2022, Rachel shared aphoto of her son and daughter, writing, “This day would be meaningless without these special souls in my life.”

Martina Jones, 58

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After his split from Caldwell, Quincy married Swedish model Ulla Andersson in 1967. The couple welcomed daughter Martina on Nov. 1, 1966. Her parents eventually split in 1974, and Martina went to live with her mother in Sweden, where she began following in her footsteps as a model.

Now, Martina is a photographer and loves sharing her adventures, travels and work with her followers onInstagram— though she seems to keep her personal life more private.

Martina has a close bond with her father and often posts touching messages about him on Instagram.

“Happy Birthday D!!! This is one of my favorite days of the year … I love you every day but I send you a little extra today as I am so happy you were born and that I get to call you Daddy,” she wrote in a March 2022birthday tribute.

Two days before her father’s death in November 2024, Martina celebrated her 58th birthday.

“Happy Birthday to my Tina Beena.So proud to be yo papa! Big hug, I love you eternally,” Quincy wrote in a tribute post on Instagram.

Quincy Delight Jones III, 56

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Quincy welcomed his second child with Andersson — and his only son — on Dec. 23, 1968. Quincy III quickly followed his dad into the music industry, spending time as a rapper and producer. He began producing when he was 13, and had hisfirst gold-selling record at 16. He’s recorded and mixed music for icons likePrince,Tupac Shakur,Ice Cube,LL Cool JandLionel Richie.

These days, he’s most famous for his documentary seriesBeefand forThe Carter, a popular film aboutLil Wayne, which he created through his company QD3 Entertainment.

Quincy III is also an activist who uses his platform to raise awareness about violence in the rap community. In 2012, he co-founded the marketing company Feel Rich, Inc., which helps health and wellness brands grow.

When he’s not building his empire, Quincy III loves spending time with his two children from his marriage to his former wife Koa Jones. He has a son named Quincy Renzo Delight Jones IV, who is also getting his footing in the music industry, and a daughter named Nea Jones.

Quincy III splits his time between Sweden and Los Angeles.

Kidada Ann Jones, 50

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Quincy welcomed daughter Kidada with his third wifePeggy Liptonon March 22, 1974. She grew up in Bel Air, California, with her parents and sister Rashida and went on to attend the Los Angeles Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising. She then worked for designerTommy Hilfigerand spent years as his muse.

While working for her dad’s magazine,Vibe, Kidada famously styledMichael Jacksonfor his cover shoot in 1995. She also did design work forSnoop Dogg’s clothing line and modeled in high-end magazines likeElle, VogueandHarper’s Bazaar. She now has her own eponymous line for The Walt Disney Company.

Kidada has had several high-profile relationships. She dated LL Cool J from 1992 to 1994, and was dating rapper Tupac Shakur at the time of his death in 1996. She also briefly datedLeonardo DiCaprioin 1999 and was married to Jeffrey Nash from 2003 to 2006.

The designer’s mother died of colon cancer on May 11, 2019. At the time, Quincy shared atouching message about his ex, whom he split from in 1990, on Instagram and gave a nod to Kidada and her sister.

“There is absolutely no combination of words that can express the sadness I feel after losing my beloved Peggy Lipton,” he wrote. “My wife of 14 years. We shared many, many beautiful memories, and most importantly, we share two incredible daughters … Pie (Kidada) and Doonkie (Rashida).”

Rashida Jones, 49

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Quincy and Lipton welcomed Rashida on Feb. 25, 1976.

Like her sister Kidada, she also grew up in Bel Air, Calif., and attended high school at Sherman Oaks. After graduating, she enrolled at Harvard University, where she studied religion and philosophy and was a member of Hasty Pudding Theatricals and the Harvard Radcliffe Dramatic Club.

Rashida got engaged to music producerMark Ronsonin 2003 but they split a year later. Now, she’s dating musicianEzra Koenigof the band Vampire Weekend, and theywelcomed their first child togetherin 2018 — a son named Isaiah Jones Koenig.

Rashida was extremely close with her father and even created a documentary about him calledQuincythat was released in 2018. It won the 2019 Grammy Award for best music film.

“It was the hardest project I’ve ever done,” she toldForbes. “It [is] so personal and so intense to spend time with your parents and try to be objective. It felt like a destiny I had to fulfill for the family.”

Quincy couldn’t have been prouder of Rashida. “I’ll never ever forget the 1st time you smiled at me, & when I look at you now, it’s evident that you & your sister still hold your mother’s beautiful smile & light,” he wrote onInstagramin 2020.

Kenya Kinski-Jones, 32

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Kenya attended Loyola Marymount University and graduated in 2015 with a journalism degree. After graduating, she began pursuing a career in modeling full-time.

Among other impressive gigs, Kenya became the face of Nasty Gal’sAfter Partycampaign in 2018. She also works with Last Chance for Animals, a non-profit organization that advocates for animal rights; she has been a vegetarian since she was 8 years old and loves animals.

As for her personal life, Kenya has been dating actor Will Peltz since 2011. The couple often make red carpet appearances together, and she frequently shares photos of him on Instagram.

Quincy had a lot of love for his youngest daughter and often posted sweet tributes to Kenya on her birthday.

source: people.com