VMAs 2025 tribute to Ozzy Osbourne features performances from heavy metal legends

Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July at age 76, was honored with a star-studded tribute performance Sunday during the Video Music Awards

Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July at age 76, was honored with a star-studded tribute performance Sunday during the Video Music Awards.

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, YUNGBLUD, and Nuno Bettencourt performed a medley of the late Black Sabbath frontman’s hits, including "Crazy Train," "Changes" and "Mama, I’m Coming Home."

The performance was introduced by Osbourne's son Jack and several of his grandkids, who shared a video message to VMAs viewers about their beloved family member.

Ozzy Osbourne performs in Inglewood, Calif., in 2022.Harry How / Getty Images"I know for sure it would make him incredibly happy to see these great musicians carry on his legacy and help inspire the next generation of rockers," Jack Osbourne said.

"In the words of our papa, 'Let’s go crazy,'" the grandkids added, referring to his popular song "Crazy Train."