Post Malone, Slash and Duff McKagan honor Ozzy Osbourne during 2026 Grammys In Memoriam segment

CRYPTO ARENA, LOS ANGELES: The 2026 Grammy Awards featured a powerful In Memoriam segment to honor legendary musicians who died over the last year. 

Performers like Post Malone, Reba McEntire, and Lauryn Hill were joined by stars such as Slash, John Mayer, and Brandy Clark to celebrate the lives of iconic artists like Ozzy Osbourne. 

Post Malone sings 'War Pigs' during Ozzy Osbourne tribute

Post Malone led the massive tribute to the "Prince of Darkness" Ozzy Osbourne, who died of a heart attack in July 2025 at age 76.

He was joined on stage by rockers Slash, Duff McKagan, and Andrew Watt to perform the classic Black Sabbath hit 'War Pigs'.

The performance was a deeply moving moment for Ozzy’s family, as his wife Sharon Osbourne and children Jack and Kelly Osbourne were seen in tears while watching the stage. 

Before the ceremony, Kelly shared how the family stays connected to him, saying, "There's so many things that we do," and added, "We always keep a seat at the table for him, I light a candle every day for him. I wear a locket, which is under my dress so you can't see it, but it has his picture in it, and my baby opens it every day and gives it a kiss and says hi to Papa. And every time I see the clock at 11:11 I know that's him talking to me."

Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson perform 'Trailblazers'

The segment began with Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson performing a song called "Trailblazer" to remember artists like Jimmy Cliff, Roy Ayers, Chuck Mangione, and more. 

This was a very personal moment for the 70-year-old McEntire, as the screen behind her displayed the name of her former stepson, Brandon Blackstock, who died from cancer in August 2025 at the age of 48, making the tribute a highlight of the evening.

Tributes to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack

Lauryn Hill took the lead in celebrating the legacy of D’Angelo by performing 'Nothing Even Matters' and 'Brown Sugar' with help from Lucky Daye and other R&B stars. 

The night also included a beautiful tribute to Roberta Flack, with Hill and Jon Batiste singing 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' and a special version of 'Killing Me Softly'.

Other icons like The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir were also remembered through special videos narrated by Bruce Springsteen and Mayer.