Rod Stewart's Controversial AI Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Sparks Outrage

Renowned singer Rod Stewart faced criticism after a tribute video for Ozzy Osbourne went viral on social media. Originally intended as a heartfelt homage during Stewart’s recent concerts following Osbourne’s passing on July 22, the tribute involved images of Osbourne displayed on screens. However, the presentation took an unusual turn when an AI-generated image depicted Osbourne in heaven, holding a selfie stick and taking photos alongside legendary artists such as Freddie Mercury, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Prince, Bob Marley, Tupac Shakur, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and XXXTentacion. The video also included images of Osbourne sharing selfies with both revered and controversial figures, which many found insensitive. Stewart’s comments after performing “Forever Young” in Charlotte, North Carolina, added to the controversy; he remarked, “Very sad. A lot of those people died ’cause of drugs… I’m still here, though!” as reported by the Charlotte Observer. Following Osbourne’s death, Stewart expressed his farewell on Instagram, writing, “Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well, my friend. I’ll see you up there — later rather than sooner.” The incident has sparked ongoing discussions about ...