SID WILSON Fired From SLIPKNOT
A source says the turntablist was told Friday he was permanently out, while the reason for his dismissal remains unclear.
- On Friday, TMZ reported that Sid Wilson was notified he had been "permanently" kicked out of Slipknot, though the band and Wilson have not publicly confirmed the dismissal.
- Wilson joined the Grammy-winning band in 1997 as one of the nine founding members, performing under the numerical stage name #0 for the Des Moines-based group.
- Five of the current eight members originate from Iowa, where Slipknot formed. Wilson also performed as DJ Starscream, producing sound effects and background noise for the band.
- The musician previously dated Kelly Osbourne, daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, with whom he shared a child born in November 2022.
- Reports indicated the couple split this past March after announcing their engagement in 2025 at a BLACK SABBATH farewell show. Reasons for Wilson's dismissal remain unclear.
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Jim Root responds to rumours that Sid Wilson has been fired from Slipknot: “Don’t believe everything you read. Stop. Think.”
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