Sharon Osbourne Exposes Jake E. Lee: “He Tried to Rap Me Back in the Day” – Shocking Revelation Rocks the Rock World
By Rock Legends Daily | July 19, 2025
In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the rock community, Sharon Osbourne, the formidable wife and manager of legendary metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, has made an explosive claim: guitarist Jake E. Lee once tried to “rap” her during the early 1980s. The story emerged during an unfiltered conversation on her SiriusXM talk show The Talk with Sharon, where the no-nonsense matriarch opened up about the wild years that shaped Ozzy’s solo career.
A Casual Chat Turns Explosive
It all began as a casual discussion about her time managing Ozzy’s early solo career, particularly the period following the tragic death of guitarist Randy Rhoads in 1982. Sharon was reflecting on how difficult it was to keep Ozzy’s band together and creative after such a devastating loss.
“I’ll be honest,” Sharon said, sipping tea in the studio. “It was chaos after Randy died. And I was just trying to keep Ozzy alive and functioning. Then we brought in Jake E. Lee—phenomenal guitarist—but that man had other plans, let me tell you.”
What started as nostalgic storytelling quickly turned controversial as Sharon continued: “He came in like a star. He had the look, the flair, and he could play like a dream. But behind the scenes, he tried to rap me — like, he really came on to me hard. I was young, managing everything, married to Ozzy, and he thought I was some kind of conquest.”
The term “rap,” used in old-school British slang to mean flirt or hit on someone persistently, caught some listeners off guard. But Sharon clarified: “No, not music rap—he was trying to charm me, seduce me, all that. Very full of himself.”
Lee’s Charm Offensive
According to Sharon, Jake E. Lee wasn’t just aggressive on stage with his guitar riffs—he was apparently aggressive off stage as well. “He would show up at meetings in these tight leather pants, shirt half unbuttoned, telling me how gorgeous I looked that day,” she said. “He once even said I should leave Ozzy and manage him—said we’d be a power couple. Can you imagine?”
Fans and industry insiders have long speculated about tension between Jake and Sharon, especially given how Lee’s departure from Ozzy’s band was sudden and shrouded in mystery. Jake never received songwriting credit for many tracks on Bark at the Moon—a point of contention that still bothers him to this day.
In hindsight, Sharon hinted that his exit was partially fueled by these off-stage antics. “It wasn’t just business disagreements. There were things that didn’t sit right. He crossed boundaries, and I wasn’t having it. I loved Ozzy. I still love Ozzy. Jake misread the room entirely.”
Jake E. Lee Responds
When approached for comment, Jake E. Lee initially declined, but later issued a statement through his publicist: “I have nothing but respect for Sharon and the Osbourne family. If any of my past behavior was ever misinterpreted or caused discomfort, I sincerely apologize. The 80s were a different time. We were all reckless.”
However, sources close to the guitarist say he’s “surprised” by the story and “doesn’t recall things that way.” Some suggest the timing of the revelation—so many years later—may have more to do with Sharon’s recent tell-all vibe and her upcoming memoir than anything else.
Industry Reaction
The rock and metal community has been divided in response. Longtime Osbourne family supporters have praised Sharon for “standing her ground” and shedding light on the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. Others believe the story is a personal matter best left in the past.
Rock journalist and author Mick Wall weighed in: “Sharon was one of the only women calling the shots in heavy metal in the 80s. She dealt with a lot of egos, and Jake E. Lee was no exception. Whether you believe the specifics or not, the power dynamics were real.”
Behind the Scenes of a Rock Dynasty
This story adds yet another layer to the already turbulent tale of Ozzy Osbourne’s solo years. Between tragic losses, lineup changes, drug-fueled chaos, and now this revelation, the saga reads like a rock soap opera. Sharon’s role, often overshadowed by Ozzy’s larger-than-life persona, is increasingly being recognized as the glue that held it all together.
“I was managing egos, finances, tour logistics, press—it was never just about being Ozzy’s wife,” Sharon said. “And sometimes, I had to remind these boys: I’m the boss. You don’t get to disrespect me.”
With Sharon’s memoir expected later this year, insiders say this is just the beginning of the behind-the-scenes stories set to come out.
Final Thoughts
Whether this latest bombshell is a case of misremembered flirtation or an uncomfortable truth from the heyday of glam metal excess, one thing is clear: Sharon Osbourne remains unafraid to speak her truth. And the rock world, as always, listens when she talks.
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