In recent weeks, the ongoing clash between Kanye West and Ozzy Osbourne has grabbed the spotlight. Yet, the Osbourne family has stepped forward to clarify their current stance on the rapper, setting the record straight.
Sharon Osbourne, in a recent episode of The Osbournes Podcast, made their position on Kanye unequivocal, stating:
“He eventually pulled it, and that’s all we have to say. We just didn’t want to be associated with anything with him because of his stance on current issues, which are very important to me and your dad.”
Sharon continued, emphasizing Ozzy’s move past the drama:
“We didn’t want to have any association with anybody like that. And that’s the end of it, next.”
This statement sheds light on the Osbourne family’s decision to distance themselves from Kanye West, stemming from Ozzy Osbourne’s frustration earlier this year. Ozzy expressed his displeasure over Kanye’s unauthorized use of a sample from his song ‘Iron Man.’ Taking to Instagram, Osbourne accused the rapper of being an anti-Semite and causing distress:
“Kanye West asked permission to sample a section of a 1983 live performance of ‘Iron Man’ from the US Festival without vocals & was refused permission because he is an anti-Semite and has caused untold heartache to many. He went ahead and used the sample anyway at his album listening party last night. I want no association with this man!”
Kanye West, however, didn’t stay silent in the face of Ozzy’s accusations. He hit back on social media, sharing a photo of Sharon and Ozzy dressed as him and his wife for Halloween, suggesting someone else is managing their accounts:
“He obviously has a celebrity handler who’s on his account.”
In a bid for resolution and closure, Kanye removed the controversial ‘Iron Man’ sample from his new song. Confirming the end of the drama, the Osbourne family asserts that Ozzy is no longer associated with the rapper.
For those seeking further insights and context, The Osbournes Podcast, where Sharon made these statements, is available in its entirety on YouTube.
In summary, the Ozzy Osbourne vs. Kanye West drama has concluded, with the Osbourne family making it clear they no longer wish to be linked with the rapper. Ozzy Osbourne disapproved of Kanye’s unauthorized use of his song, accusing him of being an anti-Semite. After Kanye’s initial jab at the Osbournes, he eventually removed the controversial sample from his new song. Now, the Osbourne family confirms that any involvement with Kanye is a thing of the past.