The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will be held this weekend, and the big show will feature a tribute to late heavy metal godfather Ozzy Osbourne, as performed by Yungblud.

Over on Instagram, Yungblud shared the news alongside a photo of himself and Ozzy, writing in part: “I’ll try my best to do you proud Oz. Tune in from up there. I love you forever.” According to Ultimate Classic Rock, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt will also be part of the big musical tribute.

Ozzy Osbourne passed away on Tuesday, July 22. He was 76. In a statement, the Osbourne family said, “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love.”

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