Former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne took to social media to publicly call out Kanye West, accusing the rapper of using a sample without permission and labeling him as an antisemite.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite allegedly being refused permission to sample Osbourne’s song, West reportedly utilized it during a listening event for his new album at the United Center in Chicago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Osbourne initially mentioned the song “War Pigs,” West sampled “Iron Man,” specifically a version performed by Osbourne’s solo band at the 1983 Us Festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Osbourne’s wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne, revealed that they declined West’s request to sample the song, emphasizing their refusal due to ethical concerns and respect for fellow artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kanye West, now known as Ye, has faced criticism for antisemitic comments made starting in 2022, leading to repercussions such as lost sponsorships and fashion deals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite apologizing, his upcoming album, Vultures, reportedly contains contentious lyrics. Osbourne’s condemnation of West’s alleged sampling without permission aligns with their stance against hate speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Osbournes’ decision not to grant permission for the sample reflects their unwillingness to associate with individuals spreading hate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although West may face obstacles in releasing the song due to legal and permissions issues, he has conducted multiple listening events to promote his album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Iron Man,” like many early Black Sabbath songs, was written collectively by the band members. According to Sharon Osbourne, all four songwriters must agree to license interpolations of the composition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additionally, there may be permissions issues concerning the 1983 performance recording, which presumably falls under Osbourne’s rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the seriousness of the situation, Sharon Osbourne clarified that their Halloween costume, depicting Kanye West and Bianca Censori, was intended as a joke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, their decision not to grant permission for the sampling underscores their principled stance against hate speech and unethical behavior.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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