Ozzy Osbourne’s passing marks the end of an era — and few in the modern country music world have a personal connection to the Prince of Darkness quite like Post Malone.
Before venturing into hillbilly rock, Posty did something few Nashville artists can claim: he scored a collaboration with Ozzy himself.
The result was “Take What You Want,” a haunting, genre-blending track from 2019’s Hollywood’s Bleeding, featuring the Prince of Darkness alongside Travis Scott.
While the song was a standout, the real treat came when Post Malone met Ozzy in person for the very first time.
Post Malone’s ‘Mind-Blowing’ Meeting With Ozzy
Ozzy recorded his vocals separately, so Posty didn’t meet the Black Sabbath legend until they shared the stage at The Forum in Los Angeles after the song’s release.
This epic moment was captured in Post Malone: Runaway, where Post reflects on the nerves he felt before finally meeting Ozzy face to face.
“I was nervous meeting him. Not as much performing — meeting him is terrifying,” Post admitted in the documentary. “Because, you know, what the fuck do you say to Ozzy Osbourne? You know? I like your pants. I don’t know. You have no idea what the fuck to say to him.”
For the country rocker, the collaboration was more than a bucket-list moment — it was a career milestone.
“It’s mind-blowing, it’s absolutely fucking mind-blowing … being able to work with one of the biggest dudes in fucking rock ‘n’ roll history,” he added.
About Ozzy’s Death
On Tuesday (July 22), Ozzy’s family shared the heartbreaking news of his passing.
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” his family, wife Sharon, sons Jack and Louis, and daughters Kelly and Aimee wrote on Instagram.
“He was with his family and surrounded by love,” they added.
The Black Sabbath frontman and solo legend had battled numerous health challenges in recent years, including Parkinson’s disease, multiple spinal surgeries and ongoing mobility issues.
Still, Ozzy remained a towering influence in music — known for his electrifying stage presence, chilling and unique voice and timeless heavy metal anthems.
Offstage, he was known as a humorous man with a big, big heart. Beloved by all, countless rock and metal musicians have since flooded social media with moving tributes to metal’s most legendary figure.
Memorials For Ozzy Osbourne Around Birmingham, England
Music fans flocked to various landmarks around Birmingham to honor the late Ozzy Osbourne, who died on July 22 at the age of 76.
Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll
Photos of Ozzy Osbourne’s Family Through the Years
To celebrate the life and legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, here are photos of the rocker’s family from the late ’70s through 2024.
Gallery Credit: Lauryn Schaffner