Ozzy Osbourne Honored by Post Malone, Slash, and More at the 2026 Grammys In Memoriam Segment

Reba McIntire, Lauryn Hill, and Post Malone perform at the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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NEED TO KNOW

• The Recording Academy honored artists who passed away in the past year.
• Ozzy Osbourne, D’Angelo, Roberta Flack, and others were spotlighted during the 2026 Grammy Awards In Memoriam segment.
• The event aired live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS, available for streaming on Paramount+.

The 2026 Grammy Awards featured a poignant tribute from the Recording Academy to artists who have passed away in the past year.

The evening’s In Memoriam segment commenced with performances by Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, and Lukas Nelson, who paid homage to music legends including Brett James, Alan Bergman, Sheila Jordan, and others through their rendition of “Trailblazer.”

Among those honored was McEntire’s late stepson, Brandon Blackstock, who died in August 2025 at the age of 48 from cancer, as his name appeared on the screen during the performance.

Reba McEntire honors Brandon Blackstock at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

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The tribute performance continued with Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, and Andrew Watt, who came together to present “War Pigs” in honor of Ozzy Osbourne. The emotional impact was palpable as Osbourne’s family members, including Kelly, Sharon, and Jack, appeared visibly moved during this heartfelt tribute.

Post Malone performs onstage during the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

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Lauryn Hill also performed, honoring D’Angelo with “Nothing Even Matters,” joined by Lucky Daye for “Brown Sugar.” Additional performances included Raphael Saadiq and Anthony Hamilton singing “Lady,” followed by Leon Thomas’s rendition of “Devil’s Pie.” Bilal contributed with “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” before Jon Batiste concluded the segment with a performance of “Africa.”

In a continuation of the tributes, Hill and Batiste paid homage to Roberta Flack by performing her iconic “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” followed by a duet of “Killing Me Softly” featuring Wyclef Jean.

Lauryn Hill in a heartfelt performance during the Grammy Awards.

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The evening also featured a special video tribute to Brian Wilson, narrated by Bruce Springsteen, while John Mayer honored Bob Weir in a separate segment. Additionally, the awards ceremony recognized the late Sly Stone with tributes that resonated throughout the venue.

Overall, the event succeeded in capturing a spectrum of emotions, celebrating the legacies of those who left an indelible mark on the music industry.

The 2026 Grammy Awards aired live on CBS from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and were available for streaming on Paramount+.