Ozzy Osbourne has expressed his anger towards Kanye West for using a Black Sabbath sample on his new album without permission. However, it seems that the rocker’s wife, Sharon Osbourne, is even more furious and has some strong words for Kanye West.
Key Takeaway
Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne have taken a strong stand against Kanye West for using an unauthorized Black Sabbath sample, citing Kanye’s antisemitism and expressing their refusal to be associated with him.
Refusal of Permission
Ozzy Osbourne took to social media to call out Kanye West for using a sample of an old Black Sabbath song on one of his tracks without seeking permission. Ozzy stated that Kanye had asked for permission to sample a section of a 1983 live performance of “War Pigs” from the US Festival without vocals, but his request was refused. Ozzy accused Kanye of being an antisemite and causing “untold heartache to many.” He made it clear that he wanted no association with Kanye West.
Sharon Osbourne’s Response
Sharon Osbourne echoed her husband’s sentiments and did not hold back. She stated, “Kanye f***ed with the wrong Jew this time,” indicating the seriousness of the situation. Sharon revealed that they had sent a cease and desist letter to Kanye West after someone from his camp reached out to them for permission to use a Black Sabbath song, which they adamantly refused.
Personal Rejection
Sharon Osbourne emphasized that Ozzy rarely refuses people who want to use their music, but in this instance, he had a “special f***ing occasion to say no.” She highlighted that Kanye’s antisemitism is unacceptable to them, and they have no interest in being associated with him. Sharon also expressed her concerns about Kanye’s behavior, calling him “dangerous” and stating that he “represents hate.”
