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Yungblud and Aerosmith Lead Ozzy Osbourne Tribute at 2025 VMAs

A family video introduction framed a cross‑generational salute to his enduring legacy.

Overview

  • Jack Osbourne and his children introduced the tribute in a prerecorded message that thanked viewers and echoed Ozzy’s “let’s go crazy” catchphrase.
  • Yungblud opened before joining Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, with Nuno Bettencourt on guitar, for a medley of “Crazy Train,” “Changes,” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home.”
  • Several performers also appeared at Osbourne’s July farewell concert in Birmingham, creating continuity with his final public appearance.
  • Tyler’s appearance stood out as a rare awards‑show return after vocal‑cord injuries that led Aerosmith to end touring.
  • The tribute complements ongoing memorials, including a Paramount+ documentary, Ozzy Osbourne: No Escape From Now, expected later this year.