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Slipknot's Jim Root Warns Fans Amid Sid Wilson Exit Rumors
1 Aug
Summary
- Jim Root urged fans not to believe everything they read about Sid Wilson.
- TMZ reported Sid Wilson was permanently let go from Slipknot.
- Wilson was previously engaged to Kelly Osbourne, they have a son.
Slipknot guitarist Jim Root has advised fans to approach circulating rumors with caution, particularly those suggesting bandmate Sid Wilson has been removed from the group. Recent reports, notably from TMZ, claimed Wilson, the band's DJ and keyboardist, had been "permanently" dismissed, citing an anonymous source close to the band.
In response, Root shared a message on his Instagram Story on Friday, urging followers to "Stop. Think. Take a breath," and to wait for more information before accepting such reports. Representatives for Slipknot and Wilson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Wilson, who joined Slipknot in 1998, is one of the band's nine classic-era members. His personal life recently included a high-profile engagement to Kelly Osbourne, daughter of Ozzy Osbourne. The couple began dating in 2022 and welcomed a son, Sidney, that same year. They became engaged in July 2025 but called off the engagement seven months later in March 2026.
Slipknot, formed in 1995, has a history of lineup shifts due to various reasons. The current lineup features core members like Root, Wilson, Shawn "Clown" Crahan, Corey Taylor, and Mick Thomson, alongside newer additions. The Grammy-winning band is known for hits such as "Duality" and "Psychosocial."
