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.

Herbie Hancock, Lainey Wilson, Jacob Collier and Will Smith also took the stage to celebrate the esteemed musician, composer and producer, who died in November.

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,