Slash announces “considered decision” to leave X
Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has revealed that he’s no longer active on Elon Musk’s social media platform X.
Since Musk took over Twitter and turned it into X, many artists such as The Cure’s Robert Smith, Jack White and Elton John have left the social media platform behind due to the change in popular content since the change of ownership.
Slash’s account was recently hacked, and the hacker used his platform to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency related to Guns N’ Roses, which was a major reason why the guitarist is leaving the platform.
In a statement, he explained: “I’d like to inform you that I’ve decided to step away from Twitter/X and will no longer be active on the platform. This was a considered decision after repeated hacks, and it reflects a shift in how I’d like to stay connected moving forward.”
Although Slash still plans to be active on social media, adding, “You can still find me on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook where I’ll be posting regular updates.”
The guitarist didn’t mention Musk in his decision to leave X. However, others have previously cited this as their reason for leaving the social media platform, such as Jack White, who departed in 2022 due to the Tesla owner reinstating Donald Trump’s account.
The White Stripes singer said in a statement: “So you gave Trump his Twitter platform back. Absolutely disgusting, Elon. That is officially an asshole move. Why don’t you be truthful? Tell it like it is.”
Meanwhile, Guns N’ Roses have an action-packed summer planned for 2025, which includes headline shows across Asia, Europe, and the United Kingdom. In July, they will headline Wembley Stadium in London and Villa Park in Birmingham.
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