Justin Bieber may have plenty to celebrate these days. But he didn’t forget to honor someone who made a lasting impact on music history. His photo dump has all the usual chaos: shirtless selfies, golf swings, and candid moments with Hailey Bieber. Something special stood out: how it ends on a much more emotional note. In his latest Instagram post, the singer snuck in a powerful tribute to late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, leaving fans emotional with the unexpected final slide.
Justin’s Sweet Nostalgic Tribute To Ozzy
The 31-year-old singer shared a 19-photo carousel on Saturday, July 26, filled with glimpses of his offstage life: mini golf with Kendall Jenner, kisses with Hailey while wearing nothing but jeans and green socks, and a cameo from Kyle Massey.
However, fans were taken aback by the final image: a throwback photo of Bieber and Ozzy Osbourne in matching glowing black jumpsuits.
Fans shared how meaningful it was that Bieber included the metal legend in his post, saying, “Last pic hit me really hard,” and “I just appreciate that Justin sees Ozzy’s impact.”
(Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Best Buy)“The last slide 😢🙏 RIP Ozzy,” one follower wrote. “Respect to the Ozzy photo,” another added.
The Photo Comes From Their 2011 Super Bowl Commercial
The image was taken behind the scenes of the duo’s 2011 Best Buy Super Bowl ad, where Bieber and Osbourne starred in a quirky skit about the rapid rise of technology.
Placed as the final slide in a carousel otherwise full of carefree moments, the nostalgic image hit fans hard, especially following news of Osbourne’s passing earlier this week.
Ozzy Osbourne Remembered
Harry How/Getty ImagesOsbourne, 76, died Tuesday morning in Birmingham, England. The legendary rocker had been living with Parkinson’s since 2003 and recently underwent several surgeries. His death came just two weeks after his farewell show at Villa Park.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and their children, Kelly, Jack, and Aimee, as well as Jessica and Louis from a previous marriage.
His family announced the rock legend’s passing in a statement: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”
Together, the Osbournes were a cultural phenomenon, thanks to their hit MTV reality series, “The Osbournes”, which gave fans a glimpse into the chaotic, yet lovable, world of the Prince of Darkness. Though he’s gone, Ozzy’s legacy in music, mayhem, and metal will never fade.
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Justin Bieber Shares Rare Throwback With Ozzy Osbourne in Surprise Tribute