Post Malone performs ‘War Pigs’ during Ozzy Osbourne Grammy tribute

Grammys pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with Post Malone performance

Post Malone delivered a moving performance during the 2026 Grammy Awards, honoring the late Ozzy Osbourne with a rendition of Black Sabbath’s anti-war classic “War Pigs.” The tribute unfolded during the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment and featured a lineup of musicians closely tied to Osbourne’s career.

Joining Malone onstage were guitarist Slash, bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Chad Smith, creating a heavy, stripped-down performance that drew a standing ovation. In the audience, Osbourne’s widow Sharon and their children Kelly and Jack were visibly emotional as the song echoed through the arena.

“War Pigs,” released in 1970 as the opening track of Black Sabbath’s album Paranoid, remains one of Osbourne’s most enduring and politically charged songs. The choice underscored the lasting impact of his music and its relevance decades later.

Each artist involved in the tribute shared a personal connection with Osbourne. Malone collaborated with him on tracks including “Take What You Want” and “It’s a Raid,” while producer Andrew Watt worked on Osbourne’s final studio albums. Slash, McKagan and Smith also contributed to Osbourne’s later projects, making the performance a gathering of longtime collaborators rather than a symbolic tribute.

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Osbourne died in July 2025 at age 76 following a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s disease. Weeks before his death, he appeared at what was billed as Black Sabbath’s final concert in Birmingham, England, performing both solo material and songs with the band.

The Grammy moment followed several posthumous celebrations of Osbourne’s legacy, including a televised tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards and the release of a documentary chronicling his final years.