Yungblud Hits Back at ‘Bitter & Jealous' Critics of Ozzy Osbourne Tribute at MTV VMAs
Yungblud has responded to critics of his tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the MTV VMAs during a podcast appearance with Ozzy's son, Jack.
www.billboard.comHere’s the latest on Yungblud and Ozzy Osbourne tribute.
- Yungblud has been prominently associated with Ozzy Osbourne tributes following Ozzy’s passing in 2025. He publicly honored Ozzy as a major influence and promised to keep the tribute alive in live performances.[1][3]
- Reports indicated he was set to perform Ozzy tributes at major events, including the MTV VMAs, alongside members of Aerosmith and other rock artists, in the wake of Ozzy’s death.[2][3]
- Yungblud spoke about Ozzy’s impact on his life and career, detailing how Ozzy supported him and how he intends to carry forward Ozzy’s legacy in his own shows.[7][1]
- After Ozzy’s passing, there were further media pieces noting his emotional responses and continued performances dedicated to Ozzy, including high-profile televised tributes and fan moments.[4][9]
- Some coverage highlighted reactions from fans and critics to the VMAs tribute, with Yungblud defending the performance against criticism and reiterating his personal connection to Ozzy.[8][9]
Illustration: a live-stage moment where Yungblud and Ozzy’s legacy intersect on stage could look like him performing Changes or a classic Ozzy track with a large audience and visual tributes in the background. [image:x]
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