Rock stars Yungblud, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Nuno Bettencourt to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with a musical performance at the MTV Video Music Awards.
The MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) are set to take place this weekend, on the 7th of September, 2025, at the UBS Arena in New York. This year's event will honour the late Ozzy Osbourne, a heavy metal pioneer who redefined what it meant to be heavy in rock music.
Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on the 22nd of July, 2025, at the age of 76, was a crossover star, partly due to his antics on the reality TV show The Osbournes. His death made headlines around the world, and his fellow musicians have expressed their condolences.
Aerosmith, in a heartfelt statement, described Ozzy's voice as one that changed music forever. They will be performing a medley of Ozzy's greatest hits during the VMAs, alongside Steven Tyler, Joe Perry from Aerosmith, Yungblud, and Nuno Bettencourt from Extreme. This performance is set to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
LL Cool J will host the show, which will be broadcast on CBS, MTV, and streaming on Paramount+ in the US. This tribute performance by Aerosmith and the others is in honour of Ozzy Osbourne, a musician who will always be remembered for his significant contributions to the world of rock music.
The news of Ozzy's passing occurred just weeks after a farewell show at Villa Park in Birmingham. His influence continues to live on, and this tribute at the VMAs is a testament to his enduring legacy. The MTV Video Music Awards will be a memorable event, with a fitting tribute to a heavy metal icon.
