British singer-songwriter Ozzy Osbourne, who has died aged 76, was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019
Trisha Paytas is again at the centre of an online frenzy. A strange meme linking her childbirths to the deaths of famous people, which started with Queen Elizabeth II, has resurfaced. Now, her latest baby's arrival coincides with Ozzy Osbourne's confirmed death. AFP News

Trisha Paytas is back in the headlines, but for an unexpected reason. The 37-year-old YouTuber and internet personality started trending just as the news broke that rock legend Ozzy Osbourne had died at the age of 76.

The 'Trisha Paytas Baby Theory' has sparked widespread curiosity, but what exactly is it, and how does it connect to the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne?

The explanation for this lies in a peculiar, persistent internet meme linking Trisha's deliveries to the deaths of well-known public figures.

The Bizarre Origin: When the Queen Met Malibu Barbie

Paytas, who rose to skyrocketing popularity in the early 2010s, has been subject to a slew of strange speculations and disputes, but none are as complex as this reincarnation idea. The speculation began in September 2022, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 96.

Just before the Palace made its announcement, Paytas informed followers they had gone into labour with their first child, Malibu Barbie. The Twitterverse quickly made the connection, declaring the baby a royal 'reboot.'

From Popes to Presidents: The Theory's Wild Ride

Elvis Paytas-Hacmon, Paytas's second child, entered the world with significantly less divine excitement. However, the whispers resurfaced the instant Paytas announced a third pregnancy. This notion took root, and when Pope Francis passed away in April 2025, online communities were convinced Paytas was carrying his soul.

Though the timelines didn't match, this did not halt the eager anticipation. As her third birth approached, TikTok users had already crowned Donald Trump as the next soul destined for Paytas's unusual lineage.

The fervour around this idea only grew when news surfaced of the President's chronic venous insufficiency, a rather typical condition for individuals nearing eighty; Trump himself is 79 and stands as the oldest person to be re-elected to the office.

The Internet Reacts: Memes, Prayers, and Pure Bewilderment

One TikTok video, garnering 11 million views, quipped, 'Trisha hasn't posted in days, Trump's health is getting worse if my girl pulls this one off i may just become religious.' Another, seen 950,000 times, pleaded, '@trishapaytas please do this ONE thing for me.'

In a TikTok post that amassed 3.7 million views, @matheeusias68 remarked: 'Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency and Trisha Paytas is expecting her third child this month, LORD WE ARE READY.'

Even Paytas finds it all baffling. On their podcast Just Trish, they commented, 'I don't know how my womb is carrying all these souls.' Paytas welcomed baby number three just as Black Sabbath frontman John "Ozzy" Osbourne passed away.

Unpacking the Link Between Trisha's Latest Birth and Ozzy's Death

Once more, circumstances align strikingly: Trisha gave birth merely hours before the announcement of Ozzy's death. Online, social media platforms buzzed with jokes suggesting Trisha's offspring are somehow 'replacing' prominent figures.

TikTok, X, and Reddit were inundated with popular memes; one user quipped, 'She's not beating the allegations," while another suggested naming the baby 'Ozzy.'

Trisha's Viral Legacy

While this link is purely coincidental and entirely light-hearted, it's once again solidifying Trisha's place in internet culture, where even the strange timing of a baby's arrival can ignite a major viral event. Just Jared noted that the trending joke has not drawn any comments from either Trisha or the Osbourne family.

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