“IS IT REALLY OVER?” 😱🎭 — THEN SHOCK REPORTS CLAIMED A FOUNDING SLIPKNOT MEMBER HAD BEEN FIRED Slipknot fans were left stunned after reports claimed longtime DJ Sid Wilson had been fired from the band following nearly three decades as a member. The unexpected rumor spread rapidly online, sparking concern among fans and raising fresh questions about the future of the legendary metal group. But it wasn’t just the reported departure that caught everyone’s attention — one cryptic message from guitarist Jim Root has now left fans wondering what’s really going on behind the scenes.

Sid Wilson has reportedly been fired from Slipknot.

According to a report on TMZ, a source close to the Iowa outfit reports that DJ and keyboard player Wilson was ejected from the band on Friday. No reason for his apparent departure was given.

However, the band’s guitarist, Jim Root, has alluded to the story in a post on Instagram Stories.

Root wrote: “Don’t believe every thing you read. Stop. Think. Take a breath. Sit with it for awhile. Maybe. Just maybe even wait until there’s more information.”

While the post doesn’t mention Wilson, the timing has prompted fans to speculate that Root’s is referring to his bandmate’s departure.

Neither Slipknot or Wilson have confirmed his departure.

Wilson joined Slipknot in 1998, just before they recorded their self-titled debut album with producer Ross Robinson.

As well as Slipknot, Wilson – who was engaged to Kelly Osbourne until their relationship ended earlier this year – has also performed under the name DJ Starscream and SID, as well as Miami Vice Crack.

Following Wilson’s apparent departure, only four members of the line-up that played on Slipknot’s debut alum remain – percussionist Shawn Crahan, singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root and Mick Thomson.