Music Icon’s Shocking ‘Final Words’ on Donald Trump Revealed

In a poignant turn just before Election Day, Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer and composer, has died at the age of 91. He passed Sunday night at his home in Bel Air, surrounded by family.

For over 70 years, Jones was a giant in music, influencing genres from jazz to hip-hop and leaving an unmatched impact on American culture. But while fans mourn the man behind Michael Jackson’s Thriller and the 1985 mega-hit “We Are the World,” some will also remember Jones’ last decade for his explosive comments on former President Donald Trump.

Jones didn’t mince words in a now-infamous 2018 interview with New York magazine, where he unleashed a series of startling remarks about Trump, who was then the sitting president. “I used to hang out with him,” Jones recounted.

“He’s a crazy motherf—er.” In a candid tone only Jones could deliver, he went on to call Trump “limited mentally” and a “megalomaniac, narcissistic.” And that wasn’t all. “I can’t stand him,” Jones added. “I used to date Ivanka, you know.”

According to Jones, his brief encounter with Ivanka came about 12 years prior, arranged through designer Tommy Hilfiger. Jones claimed Hilfiger, who was then collaborating with his daughter Kidada, mentioned Ivanka wanted to have dinner with him. “I said, ‘No problem. She’s a fine motherf—er,’” he recalled, adding, “She had the most beautiful legs I ever saw in my life. Wrong father, though.”

Ivanka never directly responded to Jones’ claim, but sources close to her told Town & Country at the time that the story was “not true.”

Jones didn’t stop there. He took a swipe at Trump’s leadership skills, saying, “A symphony conductor knows more about how to lead than most businesspeople—more than Trump does. He doesn’t know s–t. Someone who knows about real leadership wouldn’t have as many people against him as he does. He’s a f—ing idiot.”

Remembering a Life of Music, Influence, and Resilience

While Jones’ colorful commentary made waves, his legacy goes far beyond any single interview. With 28 Grammy Awards from 80 nominations, Jones was one of the most decorated figures in music history.

His career began as a jazz trumpeter, but he quickly rose to legendary status, producing Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking albums Off the Wall and Thriller. Thriller remains the best-selling album of all time, forever cementing Jones’ place in music history.

In 1985, Jones produced and arranged “We Are the World,” a global charity anthem recorded by 40 top artists including Bob Dylan, Diana Ross, and Jackson. The single raised millions for Ethiopian famine relief, showcasing Jones’ influence far beyond music studios.

His talent extended to film and television, scoring over 35 films including The Color Purple and In the Heat of the Night. Through his production company, he helped create iconic shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and even organized Bill Clinton’s 1993 inaugural celebration.

A Life Tested and Triumphant

Jones’ path was far from easy. In 1974, he nearly died from two brain aneurysms. Doctors doubted he’d survive, and friends gathered for a memorial concert in his honor in Los Angeles, featuring the likes of Ray Charles and Sarah Vaughan. Jones attended the concert himself, in the company of his neurologist, quipping years later, “I basically attended my own funeral.”

The aneurysms left Jones unable to play the trumpet, yet he didn’t let the setback define him. Reflecting in 2018, he said, “If I sat around feeling sorry for myself, I would’ve never gone on to do Thriller, We Are the World, The Color Purple, or anything else that happened post ’74.”

Family’s Heartfelt Goodbye

Arnold Robinson, Jones’ publicist, shared the family’s statement with the press: “Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

Jones is survived by seven children, including The Office star Rashida Jones, who documented her father’s life in the 2018 Netflix film Quincy. As fans and family mourn his passing, Jones’ remarkable legacy—and his bold final words—remain a testament to a life lived fully, both on the stage and off.