Little rapper Astro aka Brian Bradley (Team L.A. Reid) delivered a rapping rendition of “Black or White” during a very special Michael Jackson tribute night at the “The X-Factor” Top 7 live show on Wednesday (November 30)- watch video below.

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Once again, Astro wrote his own lyrics which means he totally butchered a perfectly amazing Michael Jackson song. I’m all for creativity and originality, but Astro’s musical makeovers are starting to seriously annoy me. What was wrong with “Black or White”? Why did he have to change the whole freaking song?

Even though it was not his best performance, Nicole Scherzinger thought it was “B. Double A. D.” Paula Abdul believes Astro is the past, present and future (whatever that means!). Simon Cowell loved Astro’s performance and new attitude. He claimed Astro took a classic song and made it younger to fit a new generation.

Oh, shut up Simon! “Black or White” is timeless. L.A. Reid was just too proud of his boy, hoping the Jackson family in the audience liked it too. MJ’s mom, Katherine Jackson, actually looked confused, while MJ’s kids, Prince, Paris and Blanket, were totally bored out of their minds.

Astro “Black or White” The X Factor Top 7 Video

[image: Ray Mickshaw / FOX]