Kamala Harris pays tribute to Quincy Jones as his comments about Trump go viral

Kamala Harris has paid tribute to Quincy Jones, calling the late producer and songwriter “pioneer“. The Democratic candidate for today’s presidential election shared a photo of her and Jones, following her death on Sunday at age 91.

“Quincy Jones was a pioneer,” Harris wrote on social media. “As a composer, arranger, record and film producer, created art that brought joy to millions of people“.

“As activistQuincy defended the civil and human rights” he continued. “As a role model, he offered inspiration and mentorship, particularly for young people of color in the music industry. I had the honor of call Quincy friendand I will always remember his generosity of spirit, his selfless support, and his profound kindness.” Harris concluded his post: “Doug and I pray for the Jones family and all who loved him.”

Harris’ tribute came several hours after ‘Vulture‘ I shared one again 2018 interview with Jones in which described Donald Trump as a “crazy son of a bitch” that he was “mentally limited” and a “megalomaniac.” His reappeared statements about the Republican candidate have become viral on the internet since then.

President Joe Biden also issued a statement through the White House, celebrating Jones as a “musical genius who transformed the soul of America one rhythm, one beat and one rhyme at a time.”

“The only way he could, Quincy Jones solidified black culture as American culture“Biden wrote. “He was a great unifier, who believed deeply in the healing power of music to restore hope and uplift those who suffer from hunger, poverty and violence, in America and on the African continent.

Additional sources • Vulture