Rock star says he wants ‘no association’ with artist after he claims a sample of a Black Sabbath song was used without permission
Ozzy Osbourne has criticized Kanye West for using a sample of his music without permission.
In a post on X, Osbourne stated that he denied a request to use a portion of a 1983 live version of the Black Sabbath song "War Pigs" on West's new album., but he heard that it was used anyway during a listening party this week.
Osbourne stated that he "denied permission because he is an antisemite and has caused untold heartache to many." He added, "I want no association with this man!"
His wife, Sharon Osbourne, recently told the Jewish Chronicle: "Judaism is my only religion, and the only one I feel comfortable with."
This week’s one-hour event in Chicago saw West, also known as Ye, and Ty Dolla $ign premiere their joint project Vultures. The album was originally scheduled for release in December. It was reported at the time that the delay was due to Nicki Minaj refusing to allow him to feature an old collaboration between the two."Regarding Kanye: that train has departed, OK?" she said. "No disrespect intended. I just released a brand new album. Why would I release a song that has been out for three years? Come on, guys."
It was reported that a live feed of the listening party was stopped after West rapped the lyrics. "And I'm still crazy, bipolar, antisemite. And I'm still the king."
In late 2023, West apologized for his past antisemitic comments, which included praising Adolf Hitler and threatening to go "death con 3" on Jewish people.
His remarks prompted criticism from Joe Biden and the Anti-Defamation League, who referred to him as a "vicious antisemite" who "put Jews in danger."
"It was not my intention to hurt or demean, and I deeply regret any pain I may have caused," West wrote in Hebrew on Instagram. "I am committed to starting with myself and learning from this experience to ensure greater sensitivity and understanding in the future."
West had previously paid tribute to Black Sabbath on "Hell of a Life," which was inspired by the song "Iron Man."
West is yet to make a statement in response.
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