Ever since Ozzy Osbourne handed away nearly two weeks ago, numerous rockers and fans have paid tribute to him. Nevertheless, Green Jellÿ’s Michael “Fr33to F33t” Snyder went a unique route by posting a meme that seemingly mocking Osbourne’s battle with substance abuse, prompting him to be fired from the band and different controversies to ensue.
What Occurred With Inexperienced Jellÿ + Ozzy Meme
Yesterday (Aug. 2), Lambgoat reported that Inexperienced Jellÿ frontman Invoice Manspeaker fired Snyder after Snyder posted the distasteful meme to the band’s official social media account(s). As described by Lambgoat, the picture “featured a photoshopped image of Osbourne holding an indication that reads ‘One Day Sober,’” and Manspeaker additionally claimed that he “deleted the put up as soon as he grew to become conscious of it.”
In keeping with ThePRP, the meme was shared “shortly after Osbourne’s July twenty second demise,” and Metal Addicts report that it was “launch[ed] on July twenty second – the identical day as Ozzy’s passing.”
Final Friday (Aug. 1), YouTube channel Staunch TV uploaded a video entitled “What is occurring with GREEN JELLY?” – which you’ll be able to watch beneath – that goes into element in regards to the scenario (amongst different issues).
In response to the video, the band’s official Fb web page (which fits by Inexperienced Jello, and which Lambgoat specifies is run by Manspeaker) posted the next assertion:
“UNFORTUNATELY THIS VIDEO HAS BEEN POSTED TO YOUTUBE” Lengthy story quick…I allowed a inexperienced jello member management of my inexperienced jello web page…He’s been doing a wonderful job posting humorous memes for years…Just lately Just lately he posted a extraordinarily impolite video about Ozzy Dying that I discovered extremely offensive & I instantly took it down…the man misplaced his thoughts & immediately began to demonize me on Fb…Now it’s gotten past the purpose of non cease harassment…
All I’ve to say is that this…for many years I’ve been touring the world assembly followers & making them a part of my life…this individual has been taking part in my band for over 10 years…Being my finest buddy asking me to signal these 20 cds so he can promote them on line…He’s possibly performed 10 exhibits in 10 years and doesn’t even plug in his bass when on stage…he simply needs the selfie of him on stage…all the pieces was fantastic till the second I take down his distasteful meme about Ozzys demise…
Now it’s has changed into let’s attempt to cancel out Invoice Manspeaker & all the good issues he’s ever carried out for folks…This individual determined to defame Ozzy with a horrible joke about his demise on my inexperienced jello social media web page & I eliminated it…Now all this hate is the outcome…ask your self 1 factor who’s the true challenge…the man who has no respect for a person’s demise and mocked Ozzy or the man who instantly took it down as a result of it was disrespectful…if I ever helped you out or spent a second with you please put up a pleasant remark about our occasions on the YouTube video…Proper now it’s an entire shit present…
I’m residence from tour having fun with break day with my household & now I gotta cope with this marketing campaign of lies…No person needs to be handled this manner as a result of they took down a disgusting put up about Ozzy…his identify is Micheal Snyder he goes by Fr33to F33t you’ll find him on fb & he’s one of many extraordinarily few that’s been formally fired from inexperienced jello…
Curiously, stated put up was taken down as this story was being written.
Lambgoat additionally write that following this incident, “Manspeaker then stirred the pot additional by posting a seemingly AI-generated tribute that includes Osbourne and Hulk Hogan [who passed away on July 24, 2025], which drew further backlash.”
The publication provides:
Leaked inside textual content messages present Manspeaker expressing concern in regards to the unique put up but additionally encouraging Snyder to remain at one level. Issues reportedly escalated into alleged threats of violence, with Snyder later mocking Manspeaker in a video.
Once more, the Staunch TV video talked about above goes into extra element about all of this, and so far as we will inform, the “AI-generated tribute” that includes Ozzy and Hulk Hogan has understandably been eliminated as properly. Nevertheless, you can see it about midway into Staunch TV’s video.
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Different Inexperienced Jellÿ Information
This case comes shortly after Inexperienced Jellÿ introduced that they are headlining Psycho Sideshow 2025 (with Ignominious, 96 Bitter Beings, The Bunny The Bear and The Convalescence additionally performing).
You may see the total record of dates – and buy tickets – here.
Different Ozzy + Black Sabbath Information
Over the previous week, much more has been taking place relating to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.
For example, Geezer Butler penned a heartfelt and in-depth tribute to Ozzy for The Times U.K. Equally, this previous Tuesday (July 29), Henry Rollins appeared on Loudwire Nights to share some incredible stories and memories of Ozzy and Black Sabbath. Elsewhere, Zakk Wylde spoke about the last text message he received from the Prince of Darkness, and Rob Trujillo posted a touching tribute to Ozzy earlier than attending his funeral.
In fact, Loudwire coated the July 30 funeral procession for Ozzy (which fittingly befell in Birmingham, England). You may see photos from it here; examine Kelly Osbourne wearing Ozzy’s signature style to her father’s funeral; and see which musicians paid their respects at the funeral.
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