MTV VMAs Host Multi-Artist Ozzy Osbourne Tribute

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards paid a heartfelt tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in July 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Artists including Yungblud, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt united to perform a medley of Osbourne’s greatest hits, honoring his profound influence on multiple generations of musicians. Yungblud, who was close to Osbourne and vowed to carry on his legacy, wore a cross necklace symbolic of Osbourne and expressed deep admiration during the event. The tribute underscored Osbourne’s remarkable career spanning over five decades, his role in shaping heavy metal with Ozzfest, and his cultural impact as a mainstream television personality. Meanwhile, Osbourne’s legacy has sparked controversy, with some public figures making disparaging remarks that provoked strong backlash from his family and fans, highlighting the importance of respect after death. The VMAs also featured other highlights, including Mariah Carey receiving the Video Vanguard Award and a competitive moment between Taylor Swift and Beyoncé for the most awarded artist in VMAs history.