“I just came out to pay respects to someone who lived it to the fullest,” Drake informed the publication. He additionally referred to as Osbourne a “cultural touchstone,” highlighting the singer’s affect even on these unfamiliar along with his music. Drake posted a photograph of the flower-covered bench on Instagram with the caption, “Drank with the NY Times last night for Ozzy,” however later deleted it.

Ozzy Osbourne handed away at age 76. His household shared a press release confirming his dying: “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.” The legendary musician had publicly battled Parkinson’s illness since 2019 and confronted well being struggles over the previous decade.

Drake is presently on his $ome $pecial $hows 4 UK Tour, having carried out two exhibits in Birmingham. He will proceed the tour with upcoming dates in Manchester and Amsterdam by the top of July. His go to to the Black Sabbath Bench was a quiet however significant tribute to the rock icon’s enduring legacy.