Jonathan Davis to announce shock retirement from music?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Korn frontman created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Davis fans. Speculation had been rife that Korn frontman is about to announce his retirement from music, at age 55, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 05/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a singer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouJonathan

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouJonathan was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Jonathan Davis was unlike any other singer we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouJonathan”
— @universalObserver, 4 Feb 2026
“I thought Jonathan Davis retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 4 Feb 2026

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