Ozzy Osbourne Tribute at VMAs 2025 With Aerosmith, Yungblud

The Prince of Darkness was given a becoming VMAs sendoff.

Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry led a musical tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne on the MTV Video Music Awards Sept. 7, the place alongside Yungblud and Nuno Bettencourt they honored the Black Sabbath cofounder with a medley of his greatest hits.

However first, Ozzy’s son Jack Osbourne appeared in a video message along with his youngsters, saying, “I want we could possibly be there with you all tonight as you rejoice my dad’s wonderful musical journey. I do know for certain it will make him extremely completely happy to see these nice musicians keep on his legacy and assist encourage the subsequent technology of rockers.”

Yungblud kicked off the present with a shirtless efficiency of “Loopy Practice,” earlier than transferring into the ballad “Adjustments.” The Aerosmith musicians then stepped into the highlight for “Mama, I’m Coming Residence,” with Yungblud becoming a member of them on the finish to type a robust trio. 

“Time’s passed by, it appears to be / You may have been a greater pal to me / Mama, I am coming dwelling,” Steven sang, whereas a cross was illuminated by purple lights behind him. They shouted on the finish of the tribute, “Ozzy perpetually!”