Overview
- TMZ reported that Sid Wilson was notified late Friday, July 31, that he had been permanently removed from Slipknot, and multiple outlets have repeated that account.
- Neither Slipknot nor Wilson has issued an on‑the‑record statement to confirm the report, leaving the claim unverified.
- Guitarist Jim Root posted an Instagram story telling fans to “stop” and “wait until there’s more information,” which has introduced public doubt about the early reports.
- Wilson joined the band around 1998–1999 and served as Slipknot’s DJ/turntablist (known as #0) for about 25–28 years, making his reported exit notable for fans and the group’s sound.
- Coverage notes Wilson’s recent split from Kelly Osbourne but says no link has been established, and journalists point to Slipknot’s history of opaque lineup changes as context while people await an official statement.