fter Ozzy Osbourne died on July 22, 2025, mourners in his native Birmingham flocked to Black Sabbath Bridge, a landmark dedicated to the singer and his band. People from all walks of life came to pay tribute to this titan of the music industry, including one surprising performer: Drake. As the New York Times reported, the rapper stopped by to pay his respects.
Fittingly, he “poured one out” for Osbourne, splashing tequila on the ground near Black Sabbath Bench, close to the bridge. “I just came out to pay respects to someone who lived it to the fullest,” he explained. But Drake’s acknowledgement of Osbourne’s passing didn’t stop there; the rapper also honored him in concert.
Drake Played in The Rocker’s Hometown The Day After His Death
GettyDrake speaks onstage during Drake’s Till Death Do Us Part rap battle on October 30, 2021 in Long Beach, California.
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Drake was scheduled to play a show in Osbourne’s hometown, a city still deeply mourning its native son. The rapper paid a small homage to the “Black Sabbath” frontman before starting his set, walking out to the classic song “Iron Man.”
“Rest in peace to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne,” Drake said to the crowd in a fan video posted on X. Fans in the comments section had decidedly mixed opinions on the move, but many found it very respectful. As for the Birmingham crowd, the video shows them loudly cheering when “Iron Man” starts playing.
Osbourne Tributes Are Pouring in
GettyMusician Ozzy Osbourne performs during half-time of the NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
Fans and fellow artists from across multiple genres have paid tribute to Osbourne in the days following his death. His passing is especially tragic given how closely it came after his last-ever live performance. His last Instagram post has since been flooded with likes and comments from those who will miss the singer and his music. Within two days, the post had over 340,000 likes and counting.
“RIP Prince of Darkness,” one fan wrote. “Thank you for all that you’ve done for the world.” Many others shared similar sentiments, and some described memories of seeing the rocker perform. From all of the loving posts, it’s clear Osbourne had a major impact on his loyal fans over the years.
