Sid Wilson Criticizes Forbes’ Greatest Rappers List
Sid Wilson, the turntablist of Slipknot, recently voiced his displeasure with Forbes’ list of the 50 greatest rappers of all time. Sharing the list on his official Instagram account, he wrote:
“Forbes, you got a lot of good ones on there, but, once again, the journalists have failed. Slick Rick should be on every one of these lists that come out. All Hail The King. All you publications, stop lying.”
Fans React to Wilson’s Comments
In the comments section, many fans echoed Wilson’s sentiments, criticizing the list for its omissions and rankings. One user commented:
“These lists are subjective, but this is also an objectively bad list. How old was the guy who made it? 22?”
Another user added:
“Holds zero weight and credibility.”
A third commenter noted:
“Drake being above Eminem is wild.”
Wilson’s Musical Journey and Upcoming Performances
Known for his openness to new music genres, Wilson has also experimented in his solo work. He released his debut solo album, *Sid*, in 2012, which he wrote, produced, engineered, and recorded himself. In an interview with Billboard, Wilson described his music as:
“[It is] an eclectic mix of all the different styles of music I grew up listening to. There’s a strong B-Boy influence in my music because I’m a DJ. I used to listen to a lot of Skinny Puppy and more mainstream things that came out of industrial, like Nine Inch Nails. I was always influenced by the Beastie Boys a lot and Run-DMC and the way they mixed their rock influences in their hip-hop stuff.”
Wilson is set to perform with Slipknot on August 6 at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana. They have additional performances scheduled throughout August and the fall of 2024, with their European leg starting in early December in the Netherlands.
