The rapper walked out to Black Sabbath's "Iron Man," the 1970 hit track about a time-traveling metal monster off Paranoid. Taking the stage, Drake addressed the thousands gathered at Utilita Arena Birmingham, as fan footage captured: "Hey Birmingham! Rest in peace to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne."

It's Birmingham where U.K. podcaster, comedian, and radio host Dan Hudson has set his sights, launching a new petition to have Birmingham Airport renamed for Osbourne.

Ozzy Osbourne’s fans had sensed the end was near. Admirers watched the heavy metal icon perform while seated on a black throne at his final show just a few weeks ago.