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Slipknot Sid Wilson departure rumors

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On August 1, 2026 multiple outlets reported that Sid Wilson, Slipknot’s longtime DJ, had been dismissed from the band after nearly three decades. The claim, sourced to TMZ, was unverified; neither the band nor Wilson offered comment, and guitarist Jim Root urged fans to await official information. Two days later, on August 3, Wilson was filmed entering a Los Angeles recording studio, his first public appearance since the dismissal reports. He gave no remarks, and Slipknot again declined to confirm or deny the rumors. Wilson had recently broken a social‑media silence with a promotional video for his independent merchandise store. On August 4, Kelly Osbourne used Instagram Stories to publicly criticize Wilson, urging him to “take some responsibility” amid the firing rumors and demanding the return of her belongings, her dogs, and child support for their three‑year‑old son. Osbourne, who began dating Wilson in 2022, became engaged at Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath concert in July 2025, and the couple split in March 2026. Her posts, while not naming Wilson directly, linked the timing to his reported dismissal and emphasized protecting their son Sidney. Neither Wilson’s representatives nor the band have addressed her statements, leaving his status with Slipknot unresolved.

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