Lady Gaga, known for her theatrical performances and heartfelt moments onstage, delivered a powerful and emotional tribute to Ozzy Osbourne just hours after the rock legend’s passing. The surprise homage took place during her July 22 concert at the Chase Center in San Francisco, part of her electrifying “The Mayhem Ball” tour.

As the lights dimmed for her final number, “How Bad Do U Want Me,” Gaga appeared wearing a bold T-shirt featuring Ozzy Osbourne’s iconic image. Her backup dancers joined her in solidarity, each proudly displaying shirts that read “Ozzy” in tribute to the late Prince of Darkness. It was a visual moment that stunned the crowd and sent chills through the arena.

Following the closing number, Gaga and her dancers formed a united front at the edge of the stage. As the first notes of Ozzy’s legendary track “Crazy Train” blasted through the speakers, they began to headbang and rock out with the fans. The tribute sent a surge of emotion across the venue. Gaga, visibly moved, addressed the audience with one heartfelt sentence: “I’ll miss you, Ozzy.”

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The emotional moment was captured by several fans and quickly went viral across social media. One TikTok user commented, “I got goosebumps,” while another wrote, “This was perfect. She didn’t just move on like nothing happened—she gave Ozzy the kind of farewell he would have wanted.”

Gaga’s Connection to Ozzy Osbourne

Lady Gaga has never hidden her admiration for Ozzy Osbourne. Over the years, the two developed a friendship rooted in mutual respect and love for pushing musical boundaries. In a memorable moment from 2014, Gaga met Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne on the red carpet at the MusiCares Person Of The Year event. Sharon, always supportive, stepped aside so that Gaga and Ozzy could share a heartfelt embrace and even pose together for photos and interviews.

Fans of both artists have long speculated about a possible collaboration, and while that never came to fruition, Gaga’s tribute served as a spiritual duet—one that merged her theatrical passion with Ozzy’s legendary spirit.

A Celebration of Life Through Music

Earlier that day, Ozzy’s family confirmed the heartbreaking news that the 76-year-old rock icon had died peacefully in the U.K., surrounded by his loved ones. He had battled Parkinson’s disease for years and was recently in the headlines for his farewell performance just weeks before his death.

The timing of Gaga’s tribute felt fated, and fans online agreed. “Everyone is celebrating Ozzy’s death the way he would have wanted,” one iHeartRadio commenter wrote. “Little bit of tears maybe a lot but eventually turning up the volume and rocking out to Ozzy.”

Another fan added, “Was wondering how she was gonna perform on such a sad sad day. I’m glad she didn’t let it go unmentioned.”

As the crowd roared in support and the speakers echoed with the power of “Crazy Train,” Gaga’s voice lingered in the air: “I’ll miss you, Ozzy.” It was more than a concert moment—it was a farewell from one legend to another.

Watch Lady Gaga’s Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Below: