Sid Wilson made a public appearance this week at the World Scratch Invitational during the DJX Show Convention. As he stepped onto the stage, he introduced himself to the audience as No. 0 from the world famous Slipknot. His clear identification of himself as a band member comes during a period of uncertainty regarding his future with the group.
Reports surfaced in late July claiming that Wilson had been permanently removed from the band roster. Sources cited in media accounts suggested that Wilson experienced friction with his bandmates, leading to the reported decision. Shortly after the rumors gained traction, guitarist Jim Root took to social media to urge fans not to believe everything they read and to wait for more information.
Additional noise arrived in the form of social media posts from Kelly Osbourne, who is a parent to Wilson's child. She published and subsequently deleted messages that appeared to reference her partner, though she did not mention him by name in the statements. Despite these conflicting reports and public speculation, neither the band nor Wilson have issued an official confirmation or denial concerning his status.
Wilson has been a fixture in Slipknot since 1998, serving as the group's turntablist and contributing to all seven of their major-label studio albums. He remains active with his solo work under the DJ Starscream moniker, which he continued to focus on during his hosting duties at the competition. The band has not responded to inquiries seeking clarification on the current situation.