Hip hop just collided with heavy metal in the most unexpected tribute of the year.

In a jaw-dropping revelation that has fans from both sides of the musical spectrum freaking out, Miami rap legend Trick Daddy has declared that his biggest hit, “Let’s Go”, would have never existed without Ozzy Osbourne. That’s right—the Prince of Darkness himself was the secret sauce behind one of hip hop’s most iconic bangers!

“Let’s keep it real—Ozzy made that song what it is,” Trick Daddy confessed during a surprise appearance on a podcast this week. “Without his scream, without his energy, that track wouldn’t slap the same.”

And just like that, the worlds of Southern rap and British heavy metal merged into a moment of pure, chaotic brilliance.

 The Unlikely Origin of a Banger

Released in 2004, Trick Daddy’s “Let’s Go” took over clubs, car stereos, and fight compilations across the internet with its electrifying beat, wild energy, and aggressive swagger. But what made it really unforgettable?

That unmistakable, spine-tingling guitar riff and blood-curdling scream—straight out of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train.”

Yup. That “ALL ABOARD!” at the beginning? That’s Ozzy. And it hits like a freight train every single time.

“When that scream hits,” Trick Daddy said, “you know it’s about to go down.”

And fans agree. The song peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart and became a defining anthem of early 2000s crunk music. But behind the booming bass and hard-hitting lyrics was the eerie echo of metal royalty.

 How Trick Daddy Got Ozzy to “Hop on the Track”

So how did a hardcore rapper from Miami end up sampling a legendary rocker from Birmingham, England?

According to Trick Daddy, it all started with an idea that sounded “crazy”—literally.

“We wanted something that would make people go nuts from the first second,” Trick recalled. “Somebody threw out ‘Crazy Train’ as a joke, but I was like, ‘Wait. That might actually work.’”

The team reached out to Osbourne’s camp. The response?

Surprisingly, Ozzy was all in.

“He loved it,” Trick Daddy said. “Ozzy was like, ‘Hell yeah, use it. Make it bang.’ That man’s a legend, and he didn’t hesitate.”

The result? A rap anthem with the raw power of a rock concert. And the rest is music history.

 Trick Daddy Crowns Ozzy the Real MVP

This week, as the music world continues to process the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne—especially after news of his declining health and final performance—Trick Daddy took a moment to pay homage.

“Let’s Go was big for me. It’s still my biggest track to this day. But I gotta give Ozzy his flowers, man,” he said. “He’s the reason that track explodes. That scream? That riff? That’s what made everybody stand up and say, ‘Let’s GO!’”

Trick Daddy didn’t stop there. He called Ozzy a “musical godfather” and credited him for influencing more than just rock:

“Ozzy’s vibe, his fearlessness, that crosses genres. He didn’t care what box he was in. He did him—and that inspired me too.”

 From Crunk to Classic: “Let’s Go” Still Hits HARD

Two decades later, “Let’s Go” still holds up.

It’s been used in everything from WWE intros to movie trailers, and even resurfaced on TikTok.
It’s one of Trick Daddy’s most-streamed songs on Spotify.
It became an essential hype track for sports teams, DJs, and workout playlists worldwide.

But its roots go deep into rock territory—and Trick Daddy wants fans to recognize that without Ozzy, it wouldn’t exist.

“I grew up on rap, but I knew rock was powerful,” he said. “Ozzy showed me that energy is universal.”

 Internet Goes Wild: “Rap + Ozzy = FIRE”

As Trick Daddy’s praise hit social media, fans started reliving the “Let’s Go” magic—and many were shocked to learn that the high-voltage scream came from Osbourne himself.

“Wait. That was Ozzy this whole time?!” one fan tweeted.
“Trick Daddy and Ozzy? That’s the crossover I didn’t know I needed,” said another.

Even diehard rock fans admitted the combo was unstoppable.

“Ozzy’s scream made Let’s Go timeless. It’s the metal/rap fusion that actually worked,” one Redditor wrote.

Now, fans are even petitioning for a full-length remix album—featuring more Ozzy-Trick collaborations. (We’d be here for it.)

 Ozzy’s Legacy: Crossing Boundaries, Defying Genres

Trick Daddy’s tribute couldn’t come at a more emotional time.

Ozzy Osbourne, now 76, recently performed what may be his final public show. Health struggles have plagued him for years, but his legacy remains untouchable. From Black Sabbath to solo superstardom, Ozzy helped create heavy metal—and still echoes in rap, pop, EDM, and beyond.

“He didn’t just change music—he changed energy,” Trick said. “When you hear Ozzy, you feel something real.”

And maybe that’s what made “Let’s Go” so iconic: not just the beat, not just the bars—but the scream of rebellion that Ozzy perfected.

 Final Thoughts: What’s Next?

Trick Daddy hinted at a possible tribute project—maybe even revisiting “Let’s Go” for its 25th anniversary with a modern twist. He’s also reportedly in talks with producers about unreleased material that samples other rock legends.

But for now, Trick just wants fans to remember the magic of the original.

“When I hear that intro, when I hear Ozzy scream, it still gives me chills,” he said. “That’s the power of music. That’s the power of Ozzy.”

So next time you hear “Let’s Go” blast through your speakers, remember—it’s more than a rap song. It’s a genre-smashing anthem, powered by the scream of a madman and the bars of a king.

 Now do yourself a favor: crank up “Let’s Go,” throw up the horns, and scream like Ozzy. LET’S GOOOOOO!