Sharon Osbourne Takes Aim at Kanye West. The “Heartless” rapper allegedly used Black Sabbath’s 1983 live performance of “Iron Man” during his “Vultures” listening party Thursday.
Sharon Osbourne blasted “antisemite” Kanye West for allegedly using her husband, Ozzy Osbourne’s song without consent at his album listening party.
“Kanye f–ked with the wrong Jew this time,” the former TV personality — who was raised Jewish — told TMZ Friday.
The music world is buzzing with controversy as Sharon Osbourne, the outspoken TV personality and wife of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, fires shots at no other than Kanye West. The reason? West allegedly used a sample from Ozzy’s iconic track, “War Pigs,” without permission. In a scathing statement to TMZ, Sharon didn’t mince words: “Kanye f–ked with the wrong Jew this time”.
The Unauthorized Sample
At his recent album listening party for “Vultures,” Kanye reportedly included a snippet from Black Sabbath’s 1970 classic, “War Pigs.” But here’s the twist: Ozzy Osbourne had previously prohibited West from using their 1983 live performance of “Iron Man.”
Sharon Osbourne revealed that a cease and desist letter was swiftly dispatched to the “Heartless” rapper. While Ozzy often grants permission for song usage, he made an exception this time. Why? Because, in Sharon’s words, Kanye West is a “disrespectful antisemite” who “represents hate”.
The Instagram Shade
Sharon didn’t stop there. She took the feud to Instagram, sharing a clip from the 2022 film “Studio 666.” In the scene, Lionel Richie confronts Dave Grohl, who’s playing Richie’s hit song, “Hello.” Richie’s message? “Get your song!” The caption? “Welcome to the Carnival @kanyewest #permissionnotgranted #ironman”.
Sharon, 71, outlined Grohl as West and Lionel Richie as the “Endless Love” crooner, who told the Foo Fighters rocker, “We all have writer’s block — but that’s my f–king song … you understand what I’m saying? I like that song. No no no, I love that song … Get your own song!”
Ozzy’s Echo
Ozzy Osbourne himself joined the fray. On social media, he echoed his wife’s sentiments, emphasizing that they “refused permission because he is an antisemite and has caused untold heartache to many.” After he ignored their initial prohibition, the cease and desist order was filed against West. Ozzy’s verdict? “I want no association with this man”.
“He went ahead and used the sample anyway at his album listening party last night,” he continued. “I want no association with this man.”
West, 46, and rapper Ty Dolla $ign hosted a listening party for their forthcoming album “Vultures” at Thursday’s United Center in Chicago.
The “Bound 2” hitmaker debuted his new tracks, rapping, “And I’m still crazy, bipolar, antisemite / And I’m still the king.”
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Kanye’s Bold Lyrics
Kanye West didn’t hold back during the “Vultures” listening party. His new tracks featured lyrics like, “And I’m still crazy, bipolar, antisemite / And I’m still the king.” The United Center in Chicago bore witness to this bold proclamation. Sharon Osbourne Takes Aim at Kanye West.
The Final Note on Sharon Osbourne Takes Aim at Kanye West
Since October 2022, West has spread his controversial antisemitic viewpoints, starting when he called “death con 3 ON JEWISH PEOPLE” on X.
At the time, West lost access to his social media accounts and several brand deals as he continued to praise Adolf Hilter and the Nazis.
Despite his antisemitic behaviour continuing, he issued an apology to the Jewish community in December.
As the music industry watches this clash unfold, one thing is clear: Kanye West may have crossed paths with the wrong Jew. Whether this feud escalates or fades into obscurity remains to be seen. But for now, the spotlight is on Sharon, Ozzy, and the controversial sampling that rocked the Super Bowl season.
