In one of his first major awards show appearances since the 2022 Oscars slap, Will Smith took to the Grammys stage to introduce a moving tribute to the late Quincy Jones.

Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monae, Lainey Wilson and more took the stage to honor the late Quincy Jones on Sunday, Feb. 2 at the 2025 Grammys

Will Smith made his first return to a major televised awards show Sunday evening, appearing at the Grammys to open a tribute to the late Quincy Jones. Smith opened the segment by introducing Herbie Hancock on piano and later introduced “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo,