Grab the tissues, butt — this one’s emotional. 😢
Jack Osbourne was seen breaking down in tears during a recent interview after opening up about the “disgusting hate” directed at Yungblud following his high-energy Ozzy Osbourne tribute performance. The moment, caught on camera, showed Yungblud himself embracing Jack, telling him: “Your dad means the world to me, mate. I did it for him. For all of us.” 🖤
Jack, clearly shaken, slammed the online trolls and even called out certain rockstars who’ve publicly mocked Yungblud’s tribute — saying:
“It breaks my heart. My dad’s fought his whole life for rock and roll to be alive and inclusive. Seeing people tear down someone paying respect? That’s not what this music’s about.”
The Ozzy tribute, which featured Yungblud performing “Crazy Train” and “Mama, I’m Coming Home” in his own wild, theatrical style — complete with bat wings and glitter tears — split opinions across the rock world. Some hailed it as “a fresh spark of mad energy,” while others branded it “a gimmick.”
But after the clip of Jack crying went viral, the tide seems to be turning. Fans are flooding Yungblud’s socials with love, calling the performance “brilliant, chaotic, and pure Ozzy spirit.” ⚡
Yungblud later posted:
“Ozzy’s music raised me. I didn’t do it to imitate — I did it to celebrate. If you didn’t get that, maybe you’ve forgotten what rock and roll feels like.”
Jack finished the segment wiping tears from his face, saying softly:
“Dad would’ve loved it.” 🕊️
Only in rock ‘n’ roll could something this wild turn into something this heartfelt, mun. 🖤🤘
Would you back Yungblud’s Ozzy tribute or side with the critics? Let’s hear it in the comments below 👇
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
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