Heartbreaking News: Slipknot’s Sid Wilson Files Lawsuit Against Kelly Osbourne Over Custody of Their Son
Los Angeles, May 22, 2025 — In a development that has shocked fans of both rock and reality TV, Sid Wilson, the longtime DJ of metal band Slipknot, has officially filed a lawsuit against Kelly Osbourne — daughter of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne — over custody rights concerning their young son.
The legal filing, which surfaced early Thursday morning in Los Angeles Superior Court, details a dispute over parental responsibilities, visitation rights, and primary custody. While both parties had previously maintained a relatively low profile regarding their private lives, sources close to the situation say tensions have been rising behind the scenes for months.
A Relationship Under Pressure
Sid Wilson, 47, and Kelly Osbourne, 40, began dating publicly in 2022 after years of friendship. In 2023, they welcomed their first child — a baby boy named Sidney, after his father. The couple had seemed to be building a strong family unit, with both often posting supportive and loving messages on social media.
However, recent months have reportedly brought challenges behind closed doors, with disagreements over parenting approaches, lifestyle differences, and career demands — Wilson continuing to tour with Slipknot and Osbourne balancing motherhood with her own media projects.
The Lawsuit: What We Know
According to court documents obtained by legal sources, Wilson is requesting joint legal custody but is seeking primary physical custody of their son, citing concerns over what he describes as an “unstable environment” and “frequent disruptions” at Osbourne’s residence.
“Sid’s only concern is the well-being and stability of his son,” a representative for Wilson stated. “He respects Kelly as a mother, but recent circumstances have made it clear that formal intervention is necessary.”
No public response has yet been issued by Kelly Osbourne or her legal team, though a source close to her claims she was “blindsided” by the filing and is preparing to challenge it in court.
Family Caught in the Spotlight
The case brings renewed media attention to two iconic families — the Osbournes, known for their MTV reality series and rock legacy, and Wilson’s Slipknot, one of the most influential heavy metal bands of the 21st century.
Fans have taken to social media to express their heartbreak and confusion, many voicing hopes that the matter can be resolved privately and amicably for the sake of the child.
What’s Next?
A preliminary hearing is expected to be scheduled in early June. Legal experts say such custody battles can become long and emotionally taxing, especially when high-profile figures are involved.
For now, both Wilson and Osbourne are keeping public appearances to a minimum. As one family friend put it:
“It’s devastating for everyone involved. They both love their son — they just have very different ideas of what’s best for him.”
While the music world reels from the news, those close to the couple hope that mutual respect and compromise will ultimately guide the outcome — for their son’s future and their own peace of mind.
By [Joseph]
Entertainment & Music Correspondent
