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After TMZ alleged Slipknot fired Sid Wilson, guitarist Jim Root urged fans not to trust every report, while Wilson broke his social-media silence by promoting his new merch line rather than addressing his status with the band.
Jim Root responded to reports that Slipknot’s Sid Wilson was fired by posting a cryptic Instagram Story urging fans to question rumors and wait for more information. TMZ reported Wilson’s dismissal after 30 years with the band as the keyboardist/DJ known as '#0,' but neither Wilson nor Slipknot have commented. Wilson, who joined Slipknot in 1998, has not publicly addressed the firing claims, and Root offered no further context beyond advising fans to think and breathe before drawing conclusions.
Rumors from TMZ claim Sid Wilson has been fired from Slipknot, but neither the band nor Wilson have confirmed the departure. Guitarist Jim Root teased the situation on Instagram Stories, fueling speculation; if true, only four original members would remain in Slipknot.
TMZ reports original Slipknot member Sid Wilson has been “permanently” kicked out, but there’s no official confirmation yet; guitarist Jim Root posted a cryptic Instagram Story urging caution and suggesting more information is needed. Slipknot, formed in Des Moines in 1995, currently has eight members, and Wilson’s alleged departure would affect the band's Iowa representation, underscoring the rumor’s unsettled status.