Sid Wilson Removed from Slipknot After 28 Years, Sources Say
Sid Wilson, Slipknot's DJ and keyboardist, was reportedly dismissed from the band on July 31, ending a nearly three-decade tenure, according to sources cited by TMZ.
Sid Wilson, the DJ and keyboardist known as #0 in Slipknot, was reportedly removed from the band on Friday, July 31, ending a 28-year association that began in 1998. TMZ cited a source close to the group who said the decision followed internal concerns about Wilson's conduct toward other members. The outlet added that Slipknot had planned to announce the change later in the week, but the story broke after TMZ's initial report.
Guitarist Jim Root posted a brief message on Instagram Stories the same day, urging fans not to accept unverified information and to await further details. Wilson, who also performed under the name DJ Starscream, has been a prominent part of Slipknot's sound design and live shows.
The report also referenced Wilson's personal life, noting his past engagement to Kelly Osbourne and the recent end of their relationship, though these details were not linked to the band's decision.