Slipknot Reportedly Fire Sid Wilson After 28 Years
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Key Points:
- Slipknot's original DJ, Sid Wilson, has reportedly been fired after 28 years with the band, according to TMZ.
- Wilson was informed of his permanent dismissal on July 31, but no official reason has been provided, and neither he nor Slipknot have commented on the report.
- Guitarist Jim Root responded on Instagram, urging fans not to believe everything they read regarding Wilson's status.
- Wilson was hospitalized earlier in 2024 due to serious burns from a bonfire explosion on his Iowa farm.
- Besides Slipknot, Wilson performs with his own band SID, DJs as Starscream, and runs the rap label Vomit Face Records.
