VMAs 2025: Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and More Pay Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
The Prince of Darkness was given a fitting VMAs sendoff.
Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry led a musical tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne at the MTV Video Music Awards Sept. 7, where alongside Yungblud and Nuno Bettencourt they honored the Black Sabbath cofounder with a medley of his biggest hits.
But first, Ozzy’s son Jack Osbourne appeared in a video message with his kids, saying, “I wish we could be there with you all tonight as you celebrate my dad’s amazing musical journey. 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.”
Yungblud kicked off the show with a shirtless performance of “Crazy Train,” before moving into the ballad “Changes.” The Aerosmith musicians then stepped into the spotlight for “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” with Yungblud joining them at the end to form a powerful trio.
“Time’s gone by, it seems to be / You could have been a better friend to me / Mama, I’m coming home,” Steven sang, while a cross was illuminated by purple lights behind him. They shouted at the end of the tribute, “Ozzy forever!”
