Guns N’ Roses Just Got Pulled Into the Ozzy Grammys Moment — and Fans Are Buzzing

The Grammy Awards will pay tribute to one of heavy metal’s most influential figures this Sunday night, honoring the late Ozzy Osbourne with a special performance featuring a cross-generational lineup of rock heavyweights.

The tribute is expected to be among the evening’s most powerful moments, bringing together musicians who were not only inspired by Osbourne’s legacy but also shared meaningful personal and professional connections with him throughout his career.

Rock Royalty Unite for an Emotional Performance

Leading the performance are Slash and Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses, joined by Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers, acclaimed producer Andrew Watt, and genre-blurring superstar Post Malone.

All five artists maintained close ties to Osbourne in his later years. Slash, McKagan, Smith, and Watt previously performed together at the celebratory Back to the Beginning concert, a career-spanning salute staged while Osbourne was still alive. Watt, in particular, played a pivotal role in Osbourne’s late-career revival, producing the albums Ordinary Man and Patient Number 9, both of which reaffirmed Osbourne’s relevance to a new generation of listeners. Post Malone collaborated with Osbourne on the 2019 hit “Take What You Want,” a track that bridged hip-hop, rock, and metal audiences.

A Larger Moment of Remembrance at the Grammys

Osbourne’s tribute will reportedly be part of a broader in memoriam segment during the ceremony. Lauryn Hill is set to honor the legacies of D’Angelo and Roberta Flack, while Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson will also take part. Other artists expected to be recognized include Brian Wilson, Sly Stone, and Bob Weir.

Beyond the memorials, the night’s performance slate reflects the Grammys’ continued effort to balance legacy and modern relevance, with appearances by Sabrina Carpenter, Clipse, Pharrell Williams, and Justin Bieber.

Taking place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the ceremony will air live on CBS and Paramount Plus. More than just another awards broadcast, this year’s Grammys are shaping up to be a reflective moment for the music industry—one that honors the artists who shaped its past while spotlighting those carrying its future forward.